@LaTonya Clark “One  can’t tell but I do know part of me is willing to take a chance”…You make it sound as if real estate investing is no different than gambling….

==========================My relative is asking if this is a viable way to legally avoid having to pay taxes:STEP 1: SELL PRIMARY RESIDENCE (House A)-Sell primary residence to son-in-law for cost basis + $500K-File gift tax form for difference between sale price & market value-Not pay capital gains on $500K due to personal exemption.STEP 2: SELL RENTAL PROPERTIES-Do 1031 exchange and buy House A back from son-in-law-Rent out House A for 1 year before move back in==========================Thoughts?

But to answer your question, House canary is good for rent rates, zillow is a good tool for property data and for seeing what is for rent for how much, sales comps etc. 

To defer all tax you must purchase in total at least as much as your net sale.

Quote from @Joshua Alcantara: Quote from @Peter Walther: I've found many properties with title issues wind up with unpaid property taxes so checking on delinquent taxes, tax deed sales and lands available for taxes might help you identify some.Thanks, Peter, for the info!

Is it mainly a sales pitch or is there good knowledge that you cannot find elsewhere?

There are many HMLs that will finance new construction, but much of it is based on your experience, credit score, and the expected sale price.

Purchase price: $920,000 Cash invested: $150,000 Sale price: $1,470,000 Retail Office Space Fix n Flip What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

In the OFF-chance (not as common), you're looking to get into a DSCR loan...there are ways to get no origination or processing fee by originating your own loan (yes this is possible and you can do it in 39 states without a license).

Purchase price: $88,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Sale price: $179,900 I got this deal from an agent who was initially going to list it publicly but thought of me first.