(If you sell and don't 1031 the property, then you'd have capital gains taxes too if held for over a year, personal income taxes if under a year.)Property taxes should be looked at as an operating expense.

But when I said no this time, tenant wanted to exchange words with the contractor.

If I do, I will look at doing a 1031 exchange.

The issue from a 1031 Exchange perspective is whether the contribution of the exchange property into an LLC would disqualify your 1031 Exchange. 

After-tax returns focus on how your cash flow looks once taxes kick in, like depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and capital gains.

I would greatly appreciate any advice and insights to better understand the local market and connect with real estate investors specialized in rental properties.I look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions, exchanging ideas, and build valuable relationships with other members.

I am about to 1031 exchange an investment property for another but I did live in this property 1 out of the last 5 years.

Your State securities exchange commission.

Like everyone else in the world, cleaners exchange their time for money. 

We had a couple guests come through last year where the entire exchange was automated.