I moved to the U.S. 10 years ago and have since started and sold four small businesses.

Hello @Peter Mckernan, These tips are very helpful and will definitely use them on future listings.

Hey @Jay Fayz, Definitely moving in the right direction!

As already mentioned, you could sell via seller financing to lower AGI, as all you would have to claim is the payment income - until balloon payment received.Did know an investor that had 14 properties paid off and he moved into one every two years to then sell with the $250k single exemption.

So if you move your IRA assets to 401k, including both rentals - you can finance them in the 401k and be exempt from UBIT.

I'm going to follow this to see what tips folks provide.MikeHey Mike, I am actively investing there so feel free to reach out with any questions!   

I am hoping to make connections to learn more about this market, which neighborhoods to focus on, as well as learn some pro tips as I begin my investing journey.To note, I have begun the loan pre-approval process and have a dedicated agent that is eager to find me a great property. 

Mom and pops have left, the corporations are moving in.If you want to be a landlord, sell it and do your business in a more friendly state. 

Vacancy can kill you in any of the markets you are most likely considering but if you get good S8 tenants in a property they are much less likely to move. 

As a bonus when you sign up you also get an e-book that has tips to running your wholesaling business.We normally pull 50k+ list when we do our monthly campaigns of cold calling.