Regarding limitation of taxes upon selling, you'll need to make your expenses high (at least on paper), but if your plan is to purely sell it and cash out, then you're going to end up paying capital gains taxes.

Couldn't have said it better myself mateThe pure fact that the poster is going out of their way to post about us is proof that we made the right decision.We "dodged a bullet" per se.I "touch" every investor inquiry because we keep our operation boutique and exclusive.7+ years later and 3,000+ investor calls, plus a thorough pre-screening process enables us to quickly make a decision if we are going to be a good fit.I have a detailed log in the CRM of basic questions asked that I won't reveal because I don't like dirty laundry being exposed.Plus my undies are Extra Large so I don't want anyone getting a complex heheheWe can sell houses to everyone until the cows come home but that's not the way we view our operation...It's not just about us but also making sure that we can deliver on the investors expectations.Do we sometimes make mistakes and turn down a potentially good fit?

Cost is always a consideration, but since this isn't a pure investment, not looking at it as cash return, cost, value of improvements, etc. 

You could use that equity to buy way more proprety that spit out cash flow as opposed to a single family which is purely an equity play. 

If purely financial in nature.    

While meals directly related to your real estate investment activities may be deductible, meals that are purely personal in nature are not.

so for pure commercial the 30 year fixed market is slim .

Hope 2020 and beyond is better.Thanks Chok,I’m one of the easiest people to contact due my online presence.My phone number and email are listed everywhere.I’m also on all social media profiles.The pure fact that I’m replying to you 45 minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve speaks for itself.I’m very disappointed regarding your comments about my property management team.They are not lazy and they definitely don’t overcharge investors for no reason.Since you made this a public matter and are bashing our/my reputation, I insist on keeping it public for all to see.Thanks again and have a great evening  

I've heard investors finding better prospects in the Midwest if pure cash flow is your goal but I would also say don't take away from the value of equity appreciation in a market.

I’ve seen a bunch of posts here over the past six month on BP where people seem to be betting big money (some call it investing) based purely on someone’s charm and word.