Is this possible to delay or nix capital gains? 

One of the regrets I had after gaining some experience: we could have qualified independently for FHA loans that we took on together before we were married.

And there're other potential capital gain tax deferral strategies to ask your accountant about.Myth 9: this post will never endFine, I'll stop.But here is the closing thought.

low cashflow high appreciationNotes purchased in the secondary market at discount to remaining principal balance have the built in capital gain profit with potential for greater ROI thru early payoff or early PARTIAL paydown.  

This is appealing for short-to-medium term gains, especially if you’re confident in your ability to refinance or sell in 15 years.

Quote from @Patience Echem: When I hear cash is king, I have understood it to be a negotiation tactic where you offer all cash to quickly gain the deal.

So you're just going to get a license to gain the knowledge?

Now I believe there is a fee in order to have them come a 3rd time 🙄.Both properties have already gained in value according to RedFin, not sure if that would reflect if they were sold but its a positive move.

Taxes:Capital gains taxes are always a consideration.

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