They can all work at different times, imo.Good luck finding your own method.Rich Awesome insight Rich,This is the same track I've been researching, thanks for the post to reiterate that there are others other there  on this same path:- the balance between cash flow, tax shield from depreciation, and projections to figure out how to net "0," on paper or as close to it as possible- building up the passive activity loss bucket in anticipation of properties or other income producing activities that have income that exceed expenses and depreciation so I can keep the net "0," balance for tax shield purposes- use of entities, revocable and non revocable trusts, and Life insurance to exit life with no estate tax, fund trusts with perpetual income and asset growth by auto/default design to perpetuate indefinitely into future generations

I acknowledge it is a funky form of equity but it is what it is.This also means, while your frustrations are not without some merit, the actual process and system is not specifically designed to create a property sale.  

Mark ForestThe internet has all the answers :)Clearing Dryer Vents on YoutubeThere is a brush tool designed to do exactly this.  

There's also discussion on that thread about rent collection that's free to use for both investors and tenants, Venmo, but I've not used or researched about this web-based software.

Then there is the IRS designation of a real estate professional and material participation in the activity.

I looked online at tiny backyards and discovered there are hundreds of other ways to make beautiful tiny back yards, but they all look like a pricey designer was involved.  

Your local REIA group may have preferred vendors listed on their web site.

Also, depending on your location, the structure may have not been designed and constructed according to code requirement for wind or seismic forces.

Hello BP,    I'm designing my own business cards on Zazzle and I'm trying to figure out how to add the equal housing and realtor logos to my card.

We are house flippers who are also working with buyers,helping them land a fixer upper and help with design and restoration.