You should only be liable for tax on any appreciation since you inherited the rental (minus the cost of your improvements). 

Gain is your net sales price minus your adjusted cost basis (purchase price plus capital improvements minus depreciation). 

.- Working a W2 as a firefighter, posting and consuming content- Leaving my W2 to dive deep into real estate investing and working as an agent... and still watching/posting content all while business was ok - Deleting social media apps (one have one on my phone that I use 10 minutes or less a day), diving deep into building my business and skills which have drastically increased due to pure focus and increasing my business significantly- moral of the story... focus on the things you need to do in business (dollar productive activities) and life experiences while reducing consumption will increase your success  

Recently, I've channeled that expertise into real estate investing, focusing on how smart design can significantly boost ROI.     

Doing it all over again, I would use a investor focused agent.How did you finance this deal?

With that said, the best proactive measure for vacancies are to have none in the first place - meaning improving retention.

Maybe an outside the box idea would be to try to force some equity by making some improvements in the house you live in.

Rehab Scope:Cosmetic remodel: Painted the interior/exterior, updated the kitchen cabinets and countertops, and installed new flooring.Modernized fixtures: Replaced light fixtures, outlets, and switches throughout.Enhanced curb appeal: Painted the brick exterior, added landscaping, and modern black accents.Timeline: Completed the rehab in just 4 weeks to minimize holding costs.Strategic Upgrades: Focused on cost-effective improvements like vinyl flooring and fresh paint, wh What was the outcome?

Also, check out if there’s any new development or improvements happening nearby, as that can boost property values.

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