Through various iterations over time, IRC § 1014 now provides basis adjustment at death (sometimes also known as a step-up in basis) and can be very effective at reducing capital gain taxes after the death of the property owner.

For most it’s a colossal waste of time and energy.

Do you have any recommendations on how to implement this effectively? 

Are there specific ways to build trust or present the proposal that you’ve found particularly effective?

To repair the sewer line is not cost-effective so if you do it, you just do a replacement.

Financing the deal with private money was effective for quick acquisition and rehab, which added substantial value by making the property more desirable for tenants.The main lesson from this investment was the importance of careful property valuation.

The relatively high leverage in many deals multiplies the effect of appreciation, on average.

My Realtor has since voiced that there were bad operations on the team and multiple mishaps with other clients — Realtors putting amendments in front of clients the day of closing and their inability to effectively communicate with clients the amenities of the units.

I don’t do “buy and hold”.The thing is I’m ALWAYS looking for the highest ROI and most efficient and effective way to build my personal wealth.  

If you’re expecting to get a seller under contract with just logic and numbers, think again—you’ll end up wasting both your time and money.I’m not a coach; I can only share what I’ve learned from my own experience.