I had a wire crossed in my brain, consulted my controller and 100% agree with your response.

I can have parents visiting me and living on 2FL) or leave it empty, would I be able to exclude all the profit from capital gains tax if it's within the limit (250,000)? 

Having zero money to out down means you don't have the self control to use money properly.

Youll find some in Takoma Park (rent control in the city limits so be aware of that) then in DC proper.

The effort included a retaining wall design, grading plan, water/ sewer, underground utilities, pollution controls, drainage, quantity of materials and construction specifications.

Hopefully he learns 8 to 5 and no control; versus Self Storage and freedom over his schedule. 

I have been discussing this for years with my parents, and my dad has agreed to cosign for a loan (he has a credit score of over 800).

@Theresa Harris I should mention that since the birth of their new baby they have: 2 parents, 1 teenager, 3 kids under 3 yrs all living in a 2bd/1ba duplex.

While I hope my parents live for many more years, my brother and I are well aware of the fact that someday we are going to inherit both our parents' house and another property that they own in a neighboring town.

Hi, I think that appreciating this is purchase if for a home for a parent and their son as well as an investment is important here.