The only reason you’d consider a 1031 is if you have more than $250k in gains (if single) or $500k in gains (if married.).

Many investors in NY like the idea of house hacking because:- They can invest with a low down payment (similar to what a 20% down payment would be OOS)- They gain hands-on acquisition, project management, and property management experience.

This is the sum of all of the sources of gain including not only cash flow and appreciation but also depreciation and amortization of the loan. 

Im dedicated to learn this bisiness and gain the experience the right way.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirms Texas added the most jobs in the nation from December 2023 to December 2024 with a gain of 284,200 nonfarm jobs, significantly ahead of all other states.

Good Morning,I am a former Claims Specialist with the Social Security Administration and currently unemployed homeowner who is looking for guidance on how to gain property management experience here in the Central Coast of California.My wife is the only one working at the moment, so times are tough to say the least.We're looking to rent out a portion of our home in order to save up enough money to purchase our second home (or multi-family unit), rent that out, and begin to expand our portfolio. 

However, if gaining expertise in these areas is essential for long-term success, I’m open to learning.I appreciate any insights you can share.

You may need an independent appraisal if the value of the property exceeds $5,000, as the IRS generally requires this for non-cash donations of significant value.Capital Gains Considerations: If you've owned the property for more than a year (which you have, having owned it for 10 years), the house is considered a long-term capital asset.

if you have lived in the property for 2 out of the least 5 years you will not pay taxes on the gain, so if you want to sell make sure you do it soon enough to take advantage of that tax advantage.  

Building a portfolio allows you to gain experience, develop systems, develop your own approach to managing properties etc.