Exclusive The 15 yr taxpayer must not only exclude the former owner from the property but must also exclude everybody else. 

I am aware that with this, I will have to pay capital gains tax on the portion of the home that I rented out when I go to sell, while the portion of the home that served as my primary residence is excluded from that. 

They can sometimes exclude things that will be a problem for you-code violations, open permits, etc.

most of the crowdfunding websites exclude real estate investments...i looked lol.The ones that don't, have ridiculous rates.

If you live in a house for at least two of the five years immediately before a sale, you can exclude $250000 in gains, $500,000 married filing jointly.

If you are Single you can exclude up to 250k of gain on the property from your income.

Excluding taxes and repairs, I should be able to live rent free with that plan (I just have to find a deal in which the numbers add up).I live in Astoria—I've been renting here for nearly two years.

Excluding any appreciation play in S Cal, I don't like the deal at that price.

Deriane Cox,200 names is definitely better than no names, so you've got an edge on those not taking any action.I would start with 3 to 5 bedrooms, built newer than 1950, in title for a minimum of 10 years, out of state owners, exclude corps and trusts.

this was part of the Military Family Tax relief Act of 2003 .Taxpayers may exclude gain on a home sale, provided they have owned and used the home as a principal residence for two of the five years before the sale.