The biggest factors, from what I can tell, are age and rebuild cost. 

We want to plan in the most tax vantaged ways (which includes keeping future AGI as low as possible) and open to new-age and creative concepts.Respectfully ask to keep discussion to topic vs. selling one's self or services seeking new business.

As my parents age, I am assisting in their property management of their primary residence and would love to connect with other real estate investors in the area.

Did we think in May of 2024 that Asheville would face a storm in September of 2024 for the ages?

The procedure is very similar to 1099-NEC: file it online.

My age is catching up to me after shoveling for 2 hours yesterday.

@Leeling Chew we require anyone over the age of 18 to fill out an application for the property even if they plan to just be an occupant. 

Based on the knowledge and experience you have, would you consider this strategy if you had to go back at my age?

You'll get a feel for the age of the neighborhoods, the vitality of the commercial buildings, the ease of location, the closeness to jobs.The markets you're describing are more linear, and usually have lower capital appreciation.

The house had some signs of foundation settlement when he bought it which were chalked up to age, however it’s clear now that there has been more recent movement (some of this may have been due to an earthquake a few years ago) causing about 3 inches of settlement along this very small house.