probably a dumb question but do you pay tax on the gain.. 

I might also consider if i could turn the garage into a rental, or into an apartment for me, while renting the other place so that I'd still be on the property at least until I gained confidence in the tenant.

When investing in high cash-flow markets, I always recommend working with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.

It has gained a lot of interest from millennials and Gen Z in the last few years in particular.

Leaning towards short term rentals to start then transitioning to long term for less stress over time.My goal is to have 'passive' income equal to double the national median salary.now my questions for yall.1. does all of the above make sense?

. - ACH payments are received by investors on the 1st of every month, so participation in our fund is a purely passive investment vehicle that's open to accredited investors only (and like Patrick said above, accredited or not, anyone can purchase a note).As an added bonus, investors in our fund can redeem shares to purchase notes upon availability. 

The plan aims to reduce living costs, gain landlord experience, and move closer to long-term financial goals.Good luck!

So adding one more unit to a duplex may deplete equity gain even if it improves cash flow over here. 

I am not afraid of the answer keep saving and I’m truly interested in any advice I can gain from everyone here!  

If married you can exclude $250,000 each in capital gains if your primary residence.