As long as you're filing jointly, both meeting the 2 yr use test, and either meeting the ownership test, then the full $500k can be claimed. 

While I help people find their dream homes daily, my true passion lies in real estate investing and building long-term wealth.

North Linden, South of Main, Vassor Village, Woodland Park, MT Vernon, Milo-Grogan, Franklinton, Merrion Village, Hungarian Village, Southern Orchards, Driving Park, Olde Towne East, Franklin Park, King Lincoln, Old Oaks, Livingston Park are all but not limited to some areas in Columbus, Ohio I think will gentrify quickly and make for great long term buy and holds.

As I've come to terms with this I have taken the last five months to regroup and really think about the future which brings me to my post and what I'd like to get the communities opinion on.I successfully negotiated and acquired one of my duplexes in 2017 that I nearly have paid off (note balance is $54k, property value $230k).

Thanks in advance,Keyshawn Good morning, the Destin market allows for short term, mid term and long term rentals depending on the area.

Thus it's often more profitable to find long-term tenant than squeezing out every rental dollar you can. - RentReady repairs & vacancies between tenants can blow any projected ROIs.2) Warren Buffet - go where others aren't.

It has taken me time and I am ok with building long term wealth vs spendable dollars today.

although I'm skeptical of going with her service, it is pretty logical because she would be helping me rent out a property long-term but sublease it for Airbnb.

You can surely hire a PM for one property, as long as you feel like the costs associated with it align with your bottom line, and cash flow objectives. 

Passive income is certainly the name of the game - building a real estate portfolio and creating generational wealth are key ingredients to long term holistic financial health and success.There are fantastic real estate investment opportunities in various markets, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast of the country.