This includes both qualified 1231 gains as capital gains as long as the transaction is not with a related person.

I'd suggest meeting people in person and investing in B properties or better in growing markets.

I love the area for long term rentals, I personally still own 4 in that older mesquite/Garland area  

@Ryon PaxHave you considered cutting some of your personal expenses to pay for the HELOC or find another way to generate added income?

We have a Pottery Barn table at our personal house and we would not buy it again knowing what we know.There was a lady I know that got bedroom furniture that was made out of plastic material and looked good.

Consensus of the feedback was cute in pictures horrible in person.

Not to sound discriminating, but what kind of person hoards? 

@Mike TikhTo choose a property, consider personal preferences, lifestyle, climate, and community.

What a person is stating when saying this is: Hammer or Saw, which is better for building a home? 

It’s easy to get caught in analysis paralysis when thinking of deals and opportunities and I cannot overstate how much having this book help me with my personal roadmap has aided in my journey.