Hello everyone,I had visited a property couple of days ago in the Bronx, NYC and noticed that the building in the back has windows in every floor that have a clear view of the backyard of the house.

To qualify for the Section 121 exclusion, it must have been your principal residence for 2 out of the past 5 years. 

Form 1096, which summarizes the totals for all 1099s, must be provided to the IRS no later than March 31.

If a 1031 is planned, you must engage a 3rd party 1031 intermediary (like @Dave Foster) ASAP, and absolutely before you sell the duplex.7.

Title search a must and you will want to look at sellers credit report to learn if he/she has an judgement pending or have child support to pay. 

This will require some further investigating and also visiting some smaller local banks right to your point @Scott Graham. 

You must wait for the sheriff to officially take possession and you may then change the locks.What is the date on the order.

By midnight on day 45 you must have a list in place and from that point it cannot be changed and you must close on one or more of those properties.You do not have to be under contract in that 45 day period but it's a really good idea to mitigate risk. 

@Elaine Fawcett   Was just in Westborough with my wife visiting family, they are originally from Worcester (great rental market from what I see.) 

Also your monthly expenses are greater as you must cover all utilities and tv and internet services.