If you die while holding the property, it gets a stepped up value and all the gain is tax free.If rental the taxes can be deferred via a 1031 and if you die while holding it, it gets the stepped up bases with gain forgiven.Hopefully the numbers provide some example of possibilities. 

I started listening to the podcast and reading real estate books about two months ago, and I’m excited to take my first step into real estate investing.I’m currently in Spokane, WA, and I’m pre-approved for a loan.

Are there any steps i can take to delay foreclosure?

I negotiated by being honest and transparent about every step in the process.

If they cannot get through the first step that might be an issue in the future. 

I am trying to hire a licensed REA for my LLC to perform occasional open houses and move-in/move-out inspections since I am out-of state from my rental property.I have the REA identified, now I just need to know the steps to creating a contract for them and me to sign.

According to JP Morgan, the fact that the 10-year treasury has not moved lower than where it was during the first cut is very odd, as when looking at the last seven cutting cycles of the Fed, the 10-year treasury was below where it was when the Fed began cutting 100 days after the first Fed cut 100% of the time.

Its a step by step process you have to work your way through.  

Every state has a slightly different process, and time frame for each step, so you may want to consult a Realtor for your state process.

1st step is to make sure that the electricity is rated for having electric heat by the electric company.