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The seller may not want to do this, as many of these guys are benefiting from the tax deferral which comes with NOT moving title over.

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Then rent the bigger home out using a property manager, allowing her to possibly cash flow and maintain that asset and let it continue to grow in value.Encourage her to consult with a CPA or tax attorney to explore the best strategy tailored to her situation.

I do intend to stay close to home - but home provides only annual opportunities and I’m looking for year round possibilities with tax deed properties. 

but if i go in a LLC with them i get hit with the tax from the sale of the homeThe GC and the flipper were just going to split the profits from the sale of the home and they were going to pay me 2%/12% for the duration of the build. 

(gross rents $4900; 8% PM; mortgage+insur+taxes = $3600/mo).

However, there is no specific holding period contained in the tax code or regulations and there is no "safe harbor." 

From a tax standpoint, there are additional disclosures to make when selling a business asset for less than fair market value to a related third party. 

I understand I wouldn't get the benefit of tax deductions, but what else am I missing that makes this a good deal?