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Well you received reply's from the top heavy hitters in the passive game here on BP.choosing wisely is key as noted.. real estate debt can be a great spot for the busy professional.

Since you have lived in the property for two out of the previous five years you could take the first $500k of the gain tax free (as a married couple).

During his speech I researched his background and found out that he's a professional speaker hired by agencies to give presentations, and has no ties to RE.

AND, if you ever sell without a 1031 before you die you’ll probably end up paying higher taxes in the end.

I just have vacant home insurance along with regular home insurance, but no other professional liability insurance.

finding land that relatives bought years ago.. inherited owners just dont know what it is or have even seen it.. dont want to pay tax.. and will sell for quick cash at signficant discount to market.. buy and then market and resell..

The tax assessor will usually send a tax bill to an address the owner is listed as recieving it.

I'm trying to look for a course on how to better understand valuations and also tax liens in different states, so as to form better & tax efficient structures under which to invest in different states. 

Putting a property into an LLC before placing it in a trust is generally recommended because an LLC provides a stronger layer of asset protection against creditors and lawsuits compared to a trust alone, effectively isolating the property from personal liabilities while still allowing for estate planning benefits through the trust structure; essentially, the LLC acts as a shield to protect the asset within the trust from external claims.Consider getting professional advice on how to structure your assets to shield and protect the asset(s).