Since I am retired and have been able to par my normal taxable annual income down to a bare minimum it might be possible to use a small portion of the capital gains in future tax years at Zero tax rate or at least at a very desirable low rate.

@Samuel Boyd what are some of the best buying opportunities in my desired price range in your opinion?

@Navid SadighiNowhere in your post did I read that your parents desired, or were in need of more income.Your father seems to have done a few things right in his lifetime.

Once open, select your thermostat.Step 2) Tap the settings wheel in the bottom right corner.Step 3) Choose “Temperature Range” from the available options.Step 4) Adjust minimum temp and maximum temp sliders to your desired range.Step 5) Tap "Save" to set range.I don't have a Nest but I did setup an alert on the SmartThings app when things get out of control.

.- Target desirable areas: Research neighborhoods with strong fundamentals, good schools, and amenities that attract buyers.- Stay informed: Keep a close eye on market trends, interest rates, and local economic factors that could impact your investmentsI also lend on fix and flip projects so let me know if you're looking to get an additional quote for your next flip! 

The desire for revenge and to get the money back is strong.

I'm sharing this to encourage others that house hacking is possible even in a growing/desirable city.

.- Family Appeal: With good schools and amenities, it attracts families, making it a desirable area for potential buyers.2.

Terms negotiable.Why Shaker Heights Short answer: Purchased under 70% ARV-Reno, Duplex (two rents), desirable clean neighborhood, decent schools.

I have lots of extra time on my hands, am self motivated, and mostly have a desire to learn more about real estate.