Either way, if you can cancel out your living expenses completely with this house hack while gaining experience managing the STR, I don't think you can beat that.

So they want to pay capital gains tax right away instead of letting it appreciate tax free?

I am seeking insights and recommendations from the community regarding potential locations in and around Orlando where full duplexes might be more readily available within my budget.My plan is to house hack, and based on my initial calculations, I anticipate an extra expense of $1.5K beyond rental income to cover the mortgage.

Do you mind sharing any insights or experiences?

I would likely still consider an LTR here and love your insights on growth.

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The original consensus estimates were for a gain of 157K but that was revised upward to 180K.

In addition, QLS already took action following the AGO’s initial court action to ensure homeowners can now gain access to its office in Seattle.

Need to pay the capital gains tax. 2) Trying to look up the historical value of the home as the deed was transferred when wife passed back in 2010.

I would first suggest a 1031 exchange to where you pay no capital gains taxes as you buy into your next property.