I've read through everything everyone has said, as well as carefully reading through the sales agreement and the final closing papers (that I did not sign but requested from the title agency)...

I've got some things to put into place before this is final, but I think it's going to work.

This time, she agreed, and the sale finally went through.This experience reminded me how seemingly minor items can hold enormous sentimental weight.

So, if you plan it well you can deffer those taxes and then stiff the tax man by dying before you finally cash-out and sell those properties. 

After listening to him talk for close to 45 minutes, I finally said that if I have an extra $18,000 to $35,000 wouldn't I just invest that in my own property and get all of the rental income and if I sold the property 100% of the proceeds, not 50% of it. 

When I finally got feedback from the appraiser, it turns out they walked the property and decided it's not a fourplex, rather the "highest and best use" is a duplex and two townhouses.

Before making your final decision, I'd suggest running the numbers both ways - calculate your tax liability versus the potential long-term impact of accepting those unfavorable terms you mentioned.

They are willing to consider properties that are close to meeting the 1% rule, but will conduct further analysis to make a final decision.

The once-iconic retailer Kmart is closing its final full-size mainland store in Bridgehampton, New York, on October 20th.

The litigants finally settled for $1 million which is still a pretty good payday.