I believe realtors will take a harder road with buyers to avoid so many of them canceling contracts because of the market.

Given this situation, what is typically done to avoid this initial cash investment?

Working with an experience real estate agent in the area can help you avoid parts of Dallas with more issues.Property values are low as a result of property taxes, an over-abundance of land, and average household income.

I am looking for Private money because of the flexibility and I'm trying to avoid the high upfront fees charge by Brokers and Hard Money lenders.I would like to hear more details about your Private Equity and JV process.

Ok so basically - as long as I buy a similar property within 45 days of selling another (and none are owner occupied) - I can avoid being taxed is that right?

interested in all aspects of real estate and would like to learn and share information.hank

Good news, due to the real estate boom, I could probably realize about $120k gain after closing costs if I sold at a price of comparible properties.Question: I desperately want to sell, but would like to avoid the capital gains hit.

I'd prefer that it be sold now to avoid rentor/access problems, but think that even a year from now could possibly get a few more thousand, but there's also other building soon to be started in the close proximity, so selling now is probably best.

They have certainly proved to require lots of work.I wouldn't avoid them, but I would be prepared.

LLC is MUCH easier to manage the paperwork aspect.