By the time I got to the closing table, instead of me bringing a check, they gave me a check.Fast forward to today, it has more than doubled from appreciation and cash flows a ton, and I was able to get a great property manager in there to handle EVERYTHING.

It’s gotten me seriously considering bringing an attorney in-house to handle evictions and other legal needs moving forward.I’m evaluating this from two angles:Cost Efficiency: With the expense as high as it is, having in-house counsel could potentially reduce costs over time.

As already mentioned, you could sell via seller financing to lower AGI, as all you would have to claim is the payment income - until balloon payment received.Did know an investor that had 14 properties paid off and he moved into one every two years to then sell with the $250k single exemption.

I give them a deadline to respond, very clear terms of how we will move forward with the option they choose, and I make it clear this is my final offer.

@Taha - I am also looking for some feedback so let me know if you moved forward with them 

There’s zero chance I would move out.

The pet fee or deposit for the move in of 2 cats (you did charge one, I hope) should have just about covered the extra anyway.

We have data to look back to for direction on our path forward, do we not? 

They’ll advise you on what moves you should make so you can make the best possible decisions throughout the buying process.Bottom LineThe key to a successful homebuying savings strategy?

If they like the unit and want to move forward I send them an application through MySmartMove to get a background and credit check.