Quote from @Kornelius Friske: We have a STR located in peoria AZ. it's 6 beds (garage conversion) and about 3900 sq ft in total. our energy bill last month was $450 and has been hovering in the $350-$450 range since we went live in august.

My sister and I have done all the leg work in finding where the 2 individuals lived at. 

Years ago I had posted about Shared living.

Another idea for housing economy if you have an office is to rig your office to live in but not sleep in. 

.- The townhouse you're moving into is currently a rental, but you plan to live there two years for the 121 exclusion.

Quote from @Jimmy Rojas: I live in Arizona and homes here are sky high, youd be lucky to get %6 interest rate, I would be a 1st time home buyer, apart from being 1099 employed would Trumps real estate plans benefit the little guys like me? 

Is the basement legally considered living space?

If you're ever looking to chat more about investing strategies, or need any advice as you start your journey, feel free to reach out.My plan is to kick off my investing journey this year with my first live-in flip.

Buy where you intend to live, where you know the areas best.

I am from Phoenix but lots of family from the Seattle and surrounding areas.My wife and I have been doing live in flips since 2019.