Generally, your home sale qualifies for the maximum exclusion, if all of the following conditions are true.....

With over 20 years in the business and 3,500+ transactions under my belt, I'm always looking to connect with others in the industry.

It was a bit of a nightmare negotiating as I am considered self-employed and of course during 2020 the entertainment industry was completely shut down.

If you are going to select a Realtor, Banker, Wholesaler select them based on industry knowledge, tenure and success in their field.I offer this in an effort to avoid lost money and most importantly lost time...

I finally found one at 20% higher than I was paying, but with a higher deductible and greatly reduced coverages (loss of rent from one year to 3 months, liability from $500K to $300K, everything else cut or excluded).Personal opinion (I work in insurance) and those of pretty much everyone I've spoken to in the industry feel we are at least a few years away from anything softening. 

I wouldn't recommend jumping into the industry and charging a fee when you don't have set systems and processes yet---could leave a bad reputation.Another option is investing in a coaching program and having people who have already succeeded in this industry guide you in the co-hosting space. 

There is some industry in Albany, namely, Miller Brewing, Proctor & Gamble, and a small Marine base.

I've found success in passive investing as a means to learn the industry since my money is put to work but more experienced sponsors are doing the heavy lifting and I can learn from everything they're doing.

You will meet wholesalers, agents, investors, lenders, contractors, and other professionals in the real estate industry. 

We have a portfolio of multi tenant flex industrial properties that have done very well for us, and consistently adding more assets.