I'm currently putting togehter lead generating systems that use the least amount of time and money and provide the highest amount of conversion with respect to those first two.If you dont mind me asking, what does your marketing strategy look like?

A green lawn with a shade canopy of a large deciduous trees is much nicer to live near than bare rock, concrete or dirt.You need to get a landscape architect involved to generate a landscape plan.

I can currently cash flow my CA properties, but my OH properties generate much more cash flow for dollar invested (and much much more at FMV), and yes they too have appreciated, not by as much granted, but they have appreciated (maybe about 4 to 5% a year).

I want to create generational wealth through real estate and took my mom and brother on a tour of possible investment properties over the weekend.

i understand about using all the expenses to help offset the income generated by the property, then with depreciation, you may end up in a "paper loss" position for the year....which depending on your W2 income, may be deductible.  

That said, though your remark may be true, in my experience, directly owning the asset often provides the best opportunity to generate the highest return. 

There's no such thing as a free lunch, somebody will need to pay the tax man eventually.You describe the issue as one of preserving wealth for future generations.

I've already generated some hype and yes, the town is talking.

Account Closed the long term goal is to generate a large buy and hold portfolio.  

My generation, the millennials, has torn itself apart, but I won't let that affect me.