It not a loophole, it's part of the tax code.I would ask your CPA this question, people not qualified to answer this could give you wrong info.

I'd be really upset too, people are disappointing sometimes.

(For SF rentals, the odds are surprisingly low if you are managing your business properly.)

In my experience people ho have no skin in the game tend to care less about keeping the property up than those that have to work to have it.

I had several properties being managed by an Ohio property management company.

Renting SFH is not as flashing as some other real estate, but its always steady and people always need a place to live. 

Are you looking to get an investment property at 20% down or a primary residence you can house hack (rent the rooms in the house you are living in), or a primary residence (better for people who are married/have kids/don't want roommates) where you live in it for 12 months then rent it when you buy your next property to repeat the process.

Hello, I work for a property manager who currently is using ABODEA to assist with calls from tenants during weekends and evening time when the office isn't open. 

Having a great property manager is so important.

I have a great management team ready to come in and operate this place the way it should be.