And the second duplex hasn't appreciated sufficiently to take advantage of the capital gains exemption yet, so planning to hold for the next few years.For this third duplex, however, I would like guidance on how to title it:1) Given that I am paying cash, and I am not totally sure I will sell this within the "2 years in the last 5 years" rule, should I just put it in a LLC rather than my personal name (thereby missing out on the gains exemption)? 

From a financial feasibility standpoint, this is totally deal by deal.  

I'm a first-time homebuyer interested in buying a house that's in a different state per the pictures online from the outside to the inside appears it to be in great condition ( great priceas well), however it's been on the market for 230 days. 

Especially the online Gurus.

One of my issues is I am not sure what the neighborhoods are like at the properties I find on-line.  

I wanted to get your opinion on the various property management software / online portals. 

totally agree here

They said it was very difficult to convince the tax court you're working 12 hours a day for 50 weeks a year to add up to 4160+ total hours (W2 and real estate).

I'm reviewing the loan document, and I noticed that the total closing cost is $12,374.

So, theoretically, a six-month loan of $100k could net $2k in points and another $6k in interest payments totaling $8k in fees and interest.