No reason for me to go the through the hassle of the sale process unless there is some type of gain which the investor is open to and this is where I need the advice.

There are too many people selling you on how easy, passive, and lucrative real estate investing is.I always tell people the first year or two will be bumpy.

Like you, I’m diving into books and podcasts, but I also believe there’s immense value in learning alongside others and gaining hands-on experience.I’m in the process of connecting with like-minded individuals to create a community of new investors who are eager to learn, share knowledge, and even collaborate on deals.

Since you're analytic savvy, run some high level amortization schedule scenarios to see how much equity you gain through annual principal payments.

I bring to the table my full expertise in project management, construction, and deal sourcing, along with the knowledge I’ve gained working tirelessly in this industry over the past 3 years.My vision is to dedicate the next 10-15 years to real estate development, growing projects that generate significant returns while delivering exceptional results.If you’re interested in learning more, I’d love to discuss how we can collaborate.

Even then, the IRS may scrutinize the transaction if it appears the intent was to immediately convert the property into a personal residence.Additionally, if you eventually sell the property after converting it to a primary residence, you may qualify for partial benefits under the Section 121 exclusion for primary residence gains.

Start small with a single property to learn the process and scale as you gain experience.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

After I gained a lot of experience, I was able to do more deals using other people's money.  

A 1031 exchange would allow you to move into better properties in different locations while indefinitely deferring all tax on gain and depreciation recapture.

You didn’t mention the property or deal specifics, but for many deals in the recent years, there have been amazing and unusual gains due to multiple unnatural circumstances.