If the brass seat has become pitted, there is a grinding type of tool to re-finish the surface so that it is flat (or just replace the seat again, but usually the seat can be re-finished at least once).

Finally, I could also consider a flip with the family member I mentioned (in the Cape Cod area) utilizing the time and family help I have until August.

My question is this:1) Being that I am an active duty military member, I believe that I qualify for the 5 year test period suspended (reference IRS Publication 3, page 12) and fall in to the 10 year suspension period.

I'm going to talk to an account in my area to find out for sure because he basically want to work on the house with me and split profits but my half I want to keep in my business to avoid personal taxes since it will be re-invested.

Same with bathrooms and living spaces.Let's also discuss major repair items, such as utility costs including separating utilities on a multifamily, new roofs, window, etc.I'm not a handy guy so I'll be relying on contractors to do the work.

I will be re-selling as soon as I close and need to know more on market conditions for the area.

A family member is about to sell a paid off property overseas.

I look forward to being a interactive member. I

So, I really should be relying on rentals and buying ONLY at extreme steals to resell at a steal as florida is the WORST in the USA for the housing market and value decline.

I would've paid my bird dogg (who happens to be a friend) more than that.Oh well...I'll keep looking....and believe me, I wont be relying on that friend for my deals....