Ideally I'd like to invest somewhere that is within driving distance from DC (within 4-5 hour drive or so).. this is likely my newbie insecurity but I'd like to be able to get to the property on relatively short notice in case of an emergency.. at least until I gain some experience.

HI @Janeile Cudjoe-Myers I clicked on the link but couldn't gain access to any info.

The biggest WHY is to hopefully have multiple streams of income through cash flow, in order to gain financial independence, to not have to work a 9 to 5.

Newbie here from Houston, Texas.I am looking to invest after gaining experience with rehabbing my home after Hurricane Harvey.

Since you've lived in the property for >2 years, your capital gains are tax free when you sell. 

Investing in real estate is a great option to gain appreciation and rental income for retirement.

I really do like the idea of syndication, and am trying to gain confidence in vetting equity deals. 

Hi there,I am selling a rental property (H1) and would like to avoid paying capital gains.

Why would selling provide "probably mostly" tax-free gain?

This provides the borrower and incentive to not re-default since they are gaining equity as their deferred balance is reduced