neat Nicole...BP has tons of info on both, and the two strategies do tend to diverge, but also think about the notion of fixing and renting out, too, perhaps the best of both strategies (adding value but avoiding some transaction costs from a sale)..

I sold my investment properties to pay off my debts and provide basic income to support my family yet the job market did not recover fast enough to avoid bankruptcy.

Want to avoid drawing off of everything we've got for as long as we can, but it would be great if we could get another revenue source within the next 3 months. 

Real Estate assets can provide some of the greatest opportunity for these sorts of gift plans that not only create a legacy for your name but can help you avoid taxes, pass on wealth, or exit your business.

I'm on my second sfr after having great success on my first (bought 250k, sold for 405k) so I guess you would call me a live in flipper (2year turn over to avoid those taxes). 

How to keep a great deal from turning good, how to avoid daisy chains, how to negotiate terms, sub2, how to handle a foreclosure, how to keep yourself from cying as you read this.  

My brother is a cop and stated what areas to avoid.

I am here to hopefully avoid pitfalls along the way.  

Perhaps I'll concede that for your particular circumstance 50/50 is very fair and we can avoid a lot of useless back and forth.I’ll respond with my concerns, if any.

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