But here are ways to reduce capital gains taxes:Deduct expenses (renovation, selling costs) in 2024 to offset gains.Hold for 1+ year to qualify for lower long-term capital gains tax rates.Invest in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) to defer taxes.Use tax-loss harvesting to offset gains with investment losses.Pushing 2024 deductions to 2025 won’t help much with 2024 capital gains.

I'd definitely look for networking opportunities in your area to meet like minded individuals.

Build your network by joining local real estate investor meetups or online communities like BiggerPockets.

Hey everyone! Excited to learn and network. Currently looking to buy a rental in Liberty, Missouri.

I appreciate the encouragement—I'm excited to learn from and connect with investors in this community.Right now, I’m primarily focused on house hacking in the LA market, but I’m open to exploring out-of-state opportunities later in my career.

Quote from @Jerry Huerta: Quote from @Charles Perkins: After 30 years, what advice would you give in real estate? 

I wasn’t handed a blueprint for success—I had to build my own, piece by piece.Right now, I’m navigating real estate while under pressure and recent setbacks .

You have an exciting opportunity at your fingertips, some cash purchases could make sense in higher appreciation markets if you were looking for other options or to diversify.

@Eric Huntermark There are two big issues to be a real estate investor.

It would seem that turning a real estate training program into a successful business is very difficult because most of them are not around any more.