you have to also classify what do they do for a living those of us that are Real Estate Professionals and taxed as such to most its a lifestyle I know it is for me.

Also, they support with tax filing. 

Of course SF’s über liberal city gov absolutely hates this phenomena, and activity taxes and limits new “market rate” housing in many different ways.

@Claude Diehl,You don't need a CPA or tax expert here; this is a straightforward transaction.

You mention tax benefits.

If you have high holding costs (financing, taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.) the longer you are holding the less money that you are makingSelling profitably - How long will it take to sell?

States like CA, NY, CT, NJ, MD are notorious for high sale price homes, higher taxes and hard to cash flow.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

They don't all offer the same servicers (default management, document services, tracking of taxes and insurance, escrows, etc.), but I am with you that communication and competency are key.

I am not a tax expert, but here are my thoughts.