Also, do banks include property taxes included in the NOI calculation?

There is a somewhat complex, but powerful tax strategy unique to RE investors that expands upon the Mad Fientists roth conversion ladder. 1.

Tax implications also differ; selling may incur capital gains tax, while rental income is taxable but offset by deductions.There are several factors to consider when deciding if you should sell or keep your property as a rental. 

I'm of course bias, but we get a lot of Nor Cal investors here because we're driving distance but have low property taxes (that do NOT reassess on the sale), stable job growth, employment growth, land constraints that drive appreciation, and much more landlord friendly laws. 

Between interest rates being day high, construction costs being through the roof and propert taxes and interest rates climbing by the minute, how is this profitable?

The selling agent informed us that the taxes are $97 per month for this year.

I have a four unit and need help filing taxes.

As long as you report this foreign income on your US Tax Return, then you can use that income to qualify for a conventional mortgage. 

It's a retirement account that enables to you invest in whatever you'd like to invest in and the profits are all tax free. 

Am I exempt from capital gains tax since I have been living in the house for more than 2 years consecutively or do I have to also own the home for at least 5 years to get qualify for the exemption?