And 54% of the basis would be allocated to the 200K house.You'll have a small tax bill on the difference between your sale and purchase prices.  

I have been eyeing a few brokerages around that general location and was wondering if anyone familiar with the area had any recommendations regarding which brokerage to pick, as there are quite a few to choose from.

Being a normal person and giving someone a heads up has not bit me, yet.In addition to what the law requires, I always shoot the tenant a heads up either via text, call, or email.If they are mostly responding to email, then shoot them an email.Emojis and gifs work wonders in today's day in age.

I am wondering if its neceassy to have a commerical grade washing and dyer machine in a four plex unit?

I am wondering if I can claim it as a repair(counting against rental income) or if it must be claimed as an asset (with depreciation benefits)?  

A Purchase and Sale Agreement and an Assignment Contract.

I currently have 2 vacant houses I purchased just over a year ago listed for sale on the MLS but no bites as of yet.

So I wonder if I can sell my home in Idaho, purchase the new one under my personal name, then how many months or years must pass before I can setup an LLC as the owner of my primary residence, or if you think that will be a good idea? 

Wondering if anyone has had positive experiences. 

Tyler laid out a terrific sales pitch, something like you would get at a timeshare presentation.