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.   

Between the two transactions it may a wash or I may pay out a bit more to buy.Question: is there any advantage to my doing a secured loan through my credit union and just pay off the note in full a few months down the road.

You can spend thousands of dollars for this, but if you have limited time and budget, then you can go for simple do-it-yourself tricks to add eye-catching appeal to your home:1.Use of Power Washing: Sometime homes do not need painting.

I rented an apartment without a dishwasher and hated every minute I had to wash dishes.

If I see someone washing their car or mowing their yard, chances are they know of someone looking to buy or sell some real estate.