We always do a 15-business-day inspection period and advise the seller that we will need access to the property, which usually takes 2 to 3 days to get our financial partners and contractors to the site.

I plan to sell quite a bit of stock this year (2024) in order to fund some renovations and want to use the depreciation of these properties (if possible) to offset my capital gains when i sell the stock.

I'm from CA and I decided to get started out of state (IN and OK) where pricing was more accessible.

When you donate appreciated securities that you have held for more than one year, you can avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation.

The cites and communities ringing the lakes are still affordable and offer access to fresh water and more moderate weather.

Contact the condo association directly to request access to their official records, which should include maintenance logs, financial statements, and details on planned improvements or repairs.To ensure the information you receive is accurate, consider consulting with a real estate attorney or a local real estate professional.

@Natasha Baker - To be a successful agent, you definitely need access to a car to show properties and to list properties.

For example, in an ocean market beach views and access have far higher demand than those without.

I even got a little support from a professor at MIT, who gave me much needed scientific journal access for a few years to pursue my hobby!

My main concern is regarding cost-basis and future capital gains tax when I ultimately sale the property.