(Anything that isn’t your primwry first is only tax free on a pro-rated basis.)I don’t know how you could swing it but…If they gifted you the kand they would avoid their capital gains tax.

You won't find a deal where you live for free, but if you can live in a great neighborhood at a reduced cost of living that is a nearly risk free way to get started in real estate. 

It was free so worse came to worse I would break even How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

2023-2024 DECIMATED my already broken finances and killed my 15 yr run being debt free with paid off rentals and a house near the beach in the Ca.

It's gotta be stressful.  

@Brandon P.I use a mix of things and still struggling to find the best solution.All the solution requires to have a mechanical lockbox with backup key at location for lockout or contractor.

Again with tax auctions, some kinds of tax auctions are referred to as a "free & clear" sale.

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