Raleigh is completely overbuilt and Wash DC is past the peak and has been declining due to the level of new construction.

Kid you not- went to a car wash and asked the guy how much for vacuuming the car, he had no idea what I was asking.

For an investment property, Fannie will wash the income and expenses.

When your partner built his house - did he have a project plan, budget and scope that he stuck to and was he successful with it?

The 2015 depreciation recapture is a wash, since you would deduct the depreciation from rental income.Even if you go FSBO, you probably will have to pay a buyers agent or at the very least provide some closing assistance - so you could be looking at an even smaller number for your final capital gains.Also a 1031 will limit your flexibility in acquiring your next property.

Im looking for a mentor, and I have no problem washing ur cars, buying you Panera, and babysitting the kids lol :).

-Remove and cap a washing machine hook up in the 1st floor kitchen-Add a washer supply and drain to the new 1st floor laundry room -Install a new shower diverter with controls in the second floor shower-Add a supply and a drain for the second floor dish washer. 

Years ago I used this guy, Jay Barry Harris I think his name was. He

So I'm way over budget on a rental and after installing the washer and dryer come to find out there isn't a drain for the washing machine.

Real estate eats into my days but our "daytime" company consumes a lot of time at nights and weekends, so it's all a wash.