That way you theoretically offer a better option for someone looking to do exactly what you did (live in one unit, rent the other one out). 

If the offer is still on the table, I would love to DM you.

So with the full fee we counter offered and that busted the buyers budget so they could not get the really cool upgrades the wife wanted..

Meaning the at the end of the lease, the tenant has the option to buy (but not the obligation) whereas the seller has the obligation to sell if the the buyer chooses to buy (works just like selling stock options!)

I have a friend who is further along on the path (has done 5-6 of her own) who has offered to help as a consultant of sorts.

I first contacted occupants and offered cash for keys.

@Sebastian Tamburro you're going to get advice/offers from numerous people trying to profit off you - be careful!

Using a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) allows pre-tax dollars to grow tax-deferred in real estate, but limits flexibility due to IRS rules and potential UBIT on leveraged properties.Investing through a Roth IRA offers tax-free growth and no RMDs, but funding limits and restrictions apply.

There's a high chance that you are feeling FOMO from the returns in public markets, sell your houses for a loss, pile into stocks, and then see mediocre performance while real estate heads back higher again.I see this, and similar actions, play out over and over.Personally, I'd stick with the real estate rather than selling it.

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