Here’s what I’d do.  

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.

Hey gang - A partner and I just started a local RE investor meetup.Q: For anyone that attends these regularly or runs one....what are some of your best practices/tips/tricks to keep your audience engaged and growing?

Good thread here because I have run into this issue. 

I know that something has to change and I want to explore purchasing real estate.

Most people bring their own.We also have a bin of razors, q-tips, cotton balls and even a bunch of contact lens cases in the master bath.

While I am not afraid to invest my own time and money to renovate a property. 

@Matt Schreiber I broker STR deals up and down the coast here in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle. 

It may be worth having an experienced professional helping you and you could always try to get the seller to pay your agent’s fees.

I found the key is to go into one of the local Secretary of States offices.