Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

Be sure to include in your math the loss of the section 121 exclusion on your $50 gain in value.BP members often ask if their former primary residence makes a good rental and in most cases it does not (unless pre-planned as such).

Our property manager would then do a pre-listing inspection.

Interestingly, they've recently negotiated a re-purchase price with us IF we bring new funding to the table.The rehab is required for several reasons: (a) correct the damage the bank has allowed to happen to the property improvements these past few years (known problems include completely destroyed pool makeover; wild animals living inside the residence; flooring missing in sections of the rec center building; destruction of the decorative main entry gate mechanism; lots of dead landscaping; as well as latent defects not known to us such as working plumbing, HVAC & water services) AND (b) expansion & upgrading of the accommodations (converting the private residence to a 2-story lodge with the restaurant/bar, reception/check-in, movie room, public restrooms, gym/sauna/steam room/massage therapy room; enlarged pool & deck area with climate-controlled cover for year round use; conversion of former restaurant/bar building to a general store selling venue collectibles & wearables, selected pre-packaged foods, sundries, RV & camping items, bagged ice & a propane refill station; construction of a free-standing event center; free-standing cabins; enlarged & upgraded RV park with its own small restroom/coin-op laundry building; outdoor activity areas; new landscaping & fencing; new parking area & entry drives (personal car & RVs).We know our target audience having created and operated the former version of this resort for almost years creating an initial membership base numbering about 1,100. 

Reaching out to the BP community for  recommendations of tax and legal professionals close to my area specializing in real estate investing. 

Think about your ambitions for the future—both personal and professional.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

The city has also placed additional responsibilities on the design professionals but there's basically no barrier of entry to be the building permit holder.

Nothing to do with your skill and ability. 

Have the deed holder be an entity (the exact entity and state of filing should be determined by your legal counsel with input from your tax professional). 2.