If I do, I need to sell it by July 2026 in order to not have cap gains. We lived in two of the last five years up until July 2026.
I haven't been like I should watching the market like I should. I want to have more re...

Current rents are at $900 each unit =1800 once we refinance to a mortgage the mortgage will be from 2400-2500 total.

As of 2 hours ago (1:00pm PST), there were a total of 7 fires:Pacific Palisades: over 27,000 acres burned, contained 11%Eaton Fire: over 14,000 acres burned, above Altadena, 27% containedHurst Fire: 800 acres, San Fernando Valley, 89% containedThese fires are contained:Lidia Fire: in Antelope Valley north of LAKenneth Fire: west San Fernando Valley, they suspect this one to be arson, suspect arrested (saw on one news report)Sunset Fire: Runyon Canyon near Hollywood HillsWoodley Fire: in Sepulveda Basin and San Fernando Valley @Becca F.: Any idea how far south the potential for Santa Ana or similar winds goes?  

Quote from @Michael Overall: Good day, If an investor has 10 rentals and wanted to over time sell them and put the money tax free from a 1031 toward a large purchase is there a process to do that? 

Thank you @Jimmy Lieu, I totally agree Columbus is a fantastic market, and that's why we grew our portfolio there and are still growing it!

I have, in some cases, seen basement space totally ignored in valuation.

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Quote from @John Reagan Johnson: I am new to the real estate industry and am looking to connect and exchange businessIf you are new I would suggest something totally different. 

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To defer all tax you must purchase in total at least as much as your net sale.