If you’re investing in an area with new employers, infrastructure, or young professionals, demand could stay strong even if current listings are stagnant.4.

. - The main question here is do you qualify as a real estate professional according to the tax code.

I'm trying to confirm my understanding of a less straight forward capital gains scenario than the one-time purchase and sale most deals involve.Essentially 100% interest in a condo was acquired over time, as each joint tenant passed away, leaving 1 sole tenant who gained full ownership by rights of survivorship.I've gotten differing opinions from different professionals and am trying to understand the calculation of the basis and the final capital gains  tax that would be due myself so I can spot bad advice and understand deals.Assumptions:A condominiumNo depreciation has ever been taken by any owner.No 1031 exchange.No expenses or improvements.

So this is a tricky thing.Accountant's / CPA / Professionals who get paid based on their knowledge and time normally do provide a 'free consulting' call to have a chat with them.However, please be mindful that the 'free consulting' most firms offer is very high level and moreso to see if you both would be a good fit for eachother.Sometimes, these calls are done by the owner(if its a smaller firm) or business development  professionals if the firm is larger.1800-Accountants is a large firm so you are likely first vetted by a non accountant whose main job is to get the sale.Best of luck.

It might be helpful to build a network of trusted professionals.

I can admit there are likely good reasons for these validations and restrictions for Property management professionals and accounting gurus, but for a small time landlord like myself they come across as annoying.

Hope tax professionals or experienced people can give some suggestion.Thanks!

Having said that the tenant did pay for them and they were temporary and had them done by a professional and will pay to have them removed when they leave (they've been there almost 10 years at this point).If the PM told the tenant they can have the repairs done, have your person go and look at them to see if they were done properly. 

I am here seeking professional advice from someone who has walked the walk and can guide me where to go from here.Some of my goals are listed below:My main goal at the moment is to find assistance in forming a financial plan with the help of a mentor.My other goals once I have established a plan:- Short Term: "I will obtain a cash flowing real estate property within the next year.- Long term:  "I will have more than or about 5-10 cashflow producing assets making me 5-10k a month in profit. 

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