Have 50k depreciation and sell for 200k, you get taxed on the gain of 150k. 50k@25% for depreciation recapture and 100k@15% for capital gains. 

When you're consistently sharing valuable insights, educational content, and even a sprinkle of your own personality, potential investors start envisioning themselves partnering with you.

I've received different advice - on one extreme is sell off all your rentals, take the cash and take the capital gains tax hit and invest in stocks/index funds (not from a RE investor, from people I know who are horrified that I have more than one mortgage), which I won't do.

In a 1031 exchange you pay no current taxes on those gains.

Once you’ve gained confidence, expanding into out-of-state markets becomes easier.2.

Since it has been your homestead, you can sell the property, pocket the gain without paying capital gains.

If someone uses AI to supplement original thought in an extremely valuable way… don’t report it and let’s thank them and learn from them. 

Starting local in Pittsburgh is wise, and as you gain experience, consider expanding your reach.

Why don't we use the $ already going out the door to pay people to CONTRIBUTE and gain skills vs sit around and "human-cat" all day?????? 

It can be tough to relate to investors in more affordable areas, but remember that your unique situation also offers valuable insights and opportunities.