It's my understanding that if there's a "partial exclusion", I'd use a Form 8949 with Code H...And if it's "fully excluded" and there's no 1099-S issued (which I indeed received no 1099-S), then I'd simply not mention it at all.But my biggest question is....

Many of you may relate to this feeling even when we think we can do everything and discover that is not the case.What I have learned is this:1.

Hard money and private money loans can ultimately feel like high-stakes games, but if you have the appropriate plan in place and add a little comedy to the mix, you'll discover that the trip was well worth it in the end.

Specifically, is there a statistical difference in the likelihood of actually acquiring the physical property versus simply earning interest on the debt as a financial investment?

I simply take issue with you saying "..I do believe this is a good thing for Americans.

They will make cheap/easy fixes or they will discover your specific problem isn't covered by the warranty and you'll have to pay for repair/replacement anyway.Most property managers will not manage a home with a warranty because of the rejections, delays, and poor work. 

Its easy to check the Max cash out on the new loan to see if it can be rented to cash flow.If not I would simply put 5%, 10% or 15% down, put the rest in the bank and only use 40% of that money as your 50/50 down payment. 

In my search for understanding how to finance my second property with a business loan, I came across the DSCR route. This video helped me, as a business financing newbie, understand what a DSCR is and why it can be a ...

MN is NOT landlord UN-friendly or friendly, there simply is no such thing as that generalization STATE wide.

*Buy and provide a golf cart as an additional fee (which I view as you best chance prove the value and cash flow from the asset)*Do not buy a golf cart, but simply provide info to a local golf cart rental.