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As has been mentioned, try to find a way to keep as your primary for 2 years, and all gains are tax free at the sale.

Hello @Jerry A.Feel free to message me if you have any questions but I would seek out a broker who has access to over 220+ lenders to help do the shopping for you. 

Pricing in DFW probably means you wont live rent free,and will have to pay your fair share of normal rent, but you also get 3 more people contributing to your loan paydown and you get to keep the appreciation.Buy hey...maybe I'm wrong....go talk to a local bank or credit union near where you live and get a term sheet from them for financing. 

You don't need to worry about buying a property when you can't manage your finances.

In these markets, I would be worried about crime, activity of illegal immigrants, and such. 

Please feel free to message me! 

If your money that you want passed down is in a ROTH or something your beneficiaries can wait 10 years for distribution to get them another 10 years of tax free growth. 

If you have any questions on this - please feel free to reach out to me via pm I'd be happy to chat.

Chicago has plenty of opportunities for value-add projects, and I'd be happy to share some insights or introduce you to a few local investors I've worked with.Feel free to reach out if you want to talk strategy or specific neighborhoods!