the absolute best tax advantage we have in the US.. and why folks should own homes to live in especially in markets with robust appreciation. 

Joe as you can see in my post above I had a robust courthouse steps and preforeclosure bizz prior to the laws changing in 08 here in OR WA CA. 

This post was prompted by a discussion with an investor who approached my firm for tax strategizing. 

Market savvy with a knowledge and understanding of current the economic environment and how to tax strategize for the future.5.

Your former master has become a strategic advisor and confidant and you can now help others who post on BP: Hey everyone, my name is Blake and I’m an engineering student based in Springfield, Mo.

Due to the increase in home values and the above assumption, are you strategizing fix and flips or the brrrr method for your investments? 

Its a lot of work but IMO the best way to ensure our local economies are robust and that money flows into local economies.   

I can't speak for everyone, but the brokerage I work for has a strategic partnership with a property management group in our submarket of CA.

There's a lot of creative wiggle room here - I could sell 1 or more of the properties strategically based on which property would be impacted the least by capital gains tax.  5.

I do not know what my credit situation might be, but I want to pull the report and get with a banker and strategize what can I do, do I need to do to get into the best position down the line, for when I am actively ready to buy.5.