Milwaukee is an interesting market, with many different areas that could not be more different in character, age and population - and it is competitive.

We have a 100 y/o single family buy&hold in Missouri and would like to turn the attic into usable space. ideally we could keep the rafters exposed in keeping with the character of the home, so the standard 6 inch fiberglass would not work.Is there a DIY compact type of insulation that would work? 

That's memories and character building right there!

I'm a designer and appreciate character in any home so the age is never an issue. 

It's amazing how quite literally a few pixels and an auto response email pat on the back create this tiny amount of electronic validation that is so encouraging to do more. 

Admitting that you made a mistake shows you are of good character.

These owners have knowingly let drugs and unsavory characters run rampant in this complex.

It is probably pine which is soft and will come out with real character. 

Either crazy designs that have high maintenance costs or no character and quickly dated finishes.

For a high level, when you sold your partnership interest, you generally determine the taxable gain or loss, its character (ordinary or capital), and holding period (long-term or short-term) by reference to the partnership interest—not by reference to the underlying partnership assets.Get a professional, please.