I'm not too sure about a Captains tax, for that I would refer you to your local seaman :)Kidding aside, yeah that's fine, assuming you meet the other requirements of Sec. 121 such as not having utilized the exclusion during the two-year period prior to the sale of the property in question, among others.

I've confirmed it with a few other local real estate investors the same sentiments. 

We started a Dayton Ohio MeetUp specifically for local networking.

Looking for potential analysis pitfalls, offer strategies, analysis metrics, discussion of local market conditions, and general networking/camaraderie. 

I would recommend looking into local real estate meet-ups and networking with investors to get yourself on wholesalers email lists when they send out their deals.Hope this helps!

Maybe a good question for a local REALTOR or investor group in your area

If you decide to go the Airbnb route in either city, be sure to check local regulations around short-term rentals to avoid any surprises.

How’s everyone doing ?I’m very new to this but I’m proud to say I am now an investor, I just haven’t invested in anything yet. I plan on taking a few years saving my money and learning as much as I can about real esta...

My name is Ashley and I’m looking to provide value as a bird dog by helping investors find off-market deals in areas like Trenton, Hamilton, Hightstown, East Windsor, and Princeton.My goal is to learn, grow, and build lasting relationships with investors in my local market.

I’ve lived and invested in Texas and think it is great.But your local market anywhere in the U.S. is the best place to invest.