Origination package (if available)8.

Back to today: I got off the phone with my agent, where I communicated how I wanted to present my offer (in summary: if the seller rejects my original offer, I hope they'll make a counteroffer, but if I decline that counteroffer, I will move on to make an offer on the next property of the few I am interested in the market - this is to avoid a back-and-forth and the property had been listed for a year with a 25% price cut in that time).

If they are telling you 2.5+ in origination fees, you can probably find cheaper money elsewhere.   3.

One accountant said it’s not subject to self employment tax since it’s considered passive (but origination fees and other loan income fees are subject to it.

Since your last residency was in 2020, you do not meet this requirement, so the exclusion likely won’t apply.You'll need to calculate the capital gains based on the difference between the sale price and your adjusted cost basis (original purchase price plus improvements and less depreciation taken).

Originally posted by @Bradley Sriro:Does anyone else see a problem with being requested to pay for a consultation in advance?

If they wanted to pay for the updates and agreed to restore the property to its original condition (if you wanted them to) after they left, you would need to allow it. 

Originally posted by @Sandra PIrtle:DocumentaryWatch the video.

Through an established network, I hope to facilitate connections between buyers and key professionals such as lenders, tax advisors, attorneys, property managers, and contractors, ensuring a smooth and successful investment process to the best of my ability.If you're active in the Raleigh area or surrounding regions, I’d love to connect, learn from your experiences, and explore ways we might collaborate in the future.A bit about me if you're interested -Originally from Cleveland, OH with an established career in Casino Marketing.

The other looks like the original tile, thrown in bath and Home Depot vanity.