That home was in Milpitas CA.. probably worth about 1 mil today.. but I lived there 2 years sold it made over 50k and I was off to the races.. primary home equity as I look back 50 years of ownership and multiple homes has made me well over 2.5 million in tax free gains. 

While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.

What the concept you mentioned is talking about is leveraging equity to gain cash vs. selling essentially. 

So was I incorrect in thinking that by incorporating I can defer paying capital gains taxes as long as those are re invested in another piece of real estate? 

@Helena Lee, I do not have experience with it, BUT I would expect to pay capital gains on the bitcoin. 

It also gets you into real estate sooner and lets you start gaining experience as a landlord.

Quote from @Michael Goddard: It is always great to hear someone coming from a place of giving to gain knowledge.

A lot of deals fall through in due diligence and if I have to liquidate early I could lose out on significant gains.

I’m eager to learn from those with experience and willing to put in the work to gain hands-on knowledge.I’d love to connect with others in the community—whether you’re seasoned investors or fellow beginners like me.Looking forward to any advice or insights you can share.Best regards,

Mortgages are the last thing to default for a homeowner and appreciation has been so high in Canada that every homeowner who has purchased before 2022 has gained equity and could just refinance their loan over a longer amortization before defaulting.