•Consider testing the rental market by listing it 60 days before you plan to move.I’d suggest pulling rental comps on Rentometer, Zillow, and MLS (if available) to get a clearer picture of demand.

It might be worth testing a few until you find the one that best fits your style and business model.

At least 8 rolls of TP plus 4 in the closet they can access.

As long as you're filing jointly, both meeting the 2 yr use test, and either meeting the ownership test, then the full $500k can be claimed. 

It's nothing spectacular, just utility bills, trailing 12, rent rolls or whatever he's got so I can build an accurate assessment and make a fair offer.

It's a very expensive repair (ballpark $15,000) and the cost depends on how long the sewer line is.A lot of municipalities here require dye tests and occupancy inspections.

I believe in putting in the work—1,000 hours of research, testing, and learning—before offering advice, and I’m excited to tap into the collective wisdom of this community to refine my approach.Here’s where my head is at: I’m considering strategies like short-term rentals (Airbnb) for higher cash flow, long-term rentals for steady income, or even creative options like house hacking or partnerships to stretch the funds further.

You need to double check underwriting, conservatively project disposition, and stress test the metrics.

However, after waiting and testing again, the backup reoccurred.At this point, the plumber snaked the line from the cleanout towards the city’s main sewer line.

Utilities/Phone/internet- test these areas out before buying.11.