I didn't say anything about managing properties.
I simply said "paying a mortgage FOR THE PURPOSE of getting the tax deduction is stupid".
Go back. Read it for yourself.
Sheesh.
You also posted this: “...but I’ve been told it literally translates into “death grip.” Even if that’s not what it translates into, it’s true. .”
False.
I asked a friend why the hell he agreed to crazy alimony and he said “for the tax deduction.”!