($485k) Sellers are conceding, buyers are leveraging.

But I will concede that the opportunity to cycle your entry into private investments can certainly be a even more effective benefit. 

@Axel MeierhoeferThank you for your thoughtful response and an alternative to consider.I concede that insurance of that type may have some value but I'm reasonably certain (though I don't know every home warranty policy that's available) that most, if not all, do not cover every expensive mistake a builder can make (whether intentionally or unintentionally), I don't know what their fine print says and I don't know how honorable the companies are when a legitimate claim is handed to them. 

One rented for $100 more than what was quoted to me, and appraised for $16k more than I purchased it for (although I do concede that this is very rare).Regarding usually starting with little equity in the deal, that is a concern of mine.

Would not concede landscaping forces anything, least of all appreciation.IMO, landscaping enhances curb appeal and thus equates to 'desirability' to the tenants. 

Obviously she's not happy about the first two but she conceded in her email those fees.  

Finally he jumped on our Cash, close in 30, but he did get a nice tax deduction.We bid on several a month only to see the majority sell for prices that are simply not viable. yet we run into many buy & holds who have conceded to $100 a door/month (gross), yet still consider themselves savvy investors ??? 

Unfortunately the seller wanted the higher SP, but was willing to concede to repairs.

you had an incompetent IRS auditor who accepted it, even though you did not qualify (it happens, but don't count on it)you did not qualify as RE Pro, and the IRS did not concede it, but you still had no change in tax liability, even without RE Pro (sometimes possible, which was John's point)Whichever it was - your case was NOT TYPICAL.

We have discussed that perception, and I am willing to concede that perception is not always reality.