I deal almost exclusively in entry level properties.

People who have been driven from their homes need things like dry goods, baby formula, water, diapers (for children and adults), toiletries, feminine products, blankets and jackets (cold weather is upon us), undergarments, shoes, gift cards for goods and groceries etc.The thing most people don't realize is that those who have lost their homes are looking at 2-3 years before they can rebuild, assuming they had adequate insurance to even rebuild at all.

If i sell my former primary home on a land contract vs a traditional sale, am i still eligible for the gains exclusion?

I'm now thinking seriously about how real estate investing may help me fulfill my need to diversify out of stocks and create a relatively passive stream of income that will help supplement my retirement and, going forward, help provide long-term for the needs of my adult autistic son.  

Forbes defines 7 reasons to join a Mastermind Group as (I paraphrased) : Exclusive Community.

Forbes defines 7 reasons to join a Mastermind Group as (I paraphrased) : Exclusive Community.

Do I still qualify for the exclusion of the capital gains?

I am a contractor in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that exclusively works with investors.

I love wood heat in fact I use a forced air wood furnace and use it exclusively to heat my home 24-7 all winter in northern pa.

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