Men, as we can see, really don’t spend as much time feathering the nest so as a result we see that contrary to popular belief, men really tend to follow the female’s lead.Generally speaking, you’ll find that men don’t pay much attention to draperies, window treatments, flower boxes, state of the art appliances, Jacuzzi tubs, well-lit bathrooms, large closets or floral patterns of any kind.

This was after the seller had termite treatments and replaced a tiny bit of wood, and had all the drains replaced.

If I suspect termite damage I start poking stuids and sills with an ice pick and call our local termite treatment guy.

So, those types of sellers are unlikely to give an preferential treatment to a cash buyer.In short, it's really going to depend on the seller and their situation, but in general, up to 5-10% discount is about right in my experience...

The correct income tax treatment of a seller credit to buyer for closing costs is a reduction of the seller's sale price, so it would not affect his/her capital gain treatment.

They expect a government handout while they drive cars that look better than mine, get expensive hair and nail treatments, and generally sit around all day.

But I take your point.I'm guessing that the townhome qualifies for the "2 out of 5 year" rule for preferential tax treatment which is one more reason to sell it now.I don't like being a long distance landlord, I sold all of my rentals before I moved 200 miles, so I wouldn't keep it unless you KNOW you might move back and re-occupy it.Your math analysis is correct.

Many people WILL pay regular income taxes on the net income you earn, but others will receive passive income treatment.

You can get capital gains tax treatment if you sell it after living in the house for 2 out of 5 years (READ: KEEP AN EXTRA $1000+ FOR EVERY $10,000 IN PROFIT).Make it nice (visit your neighbors that have nice looking houses), not over the top, and take care of the house while you're living in it.

I tried hard to buy in Biloxi/Gulfport for the go zone tax treatment.