In my previous situation, we built bridges, small health clinics, and schools from ground up, currently we do tenant improvements, so still, even with my construction experience previously, there is still a transition/learning curve.

@Nate Burnett It would be interesting to see if the light rails actually improved property values.

The considerations to an option granting a optionee (buyer) with the use of a location, amenities, perhaps the potential of changing zoning or making improvements where a property may later be sold at a higher price. 

Hey guys, I'm looking to invest some money into improving my rental property so that I can charge a higher rental rate.

(Goes to Long Term capital gains rate which I think is 15%) I think your tax now would be calculated by taking your net selling price less your payment price and adding any capital improvements (which I didn't see any of those).It should be taxed at the owners, sellers income rate. 

I know much more about the real estate world than I did last week, by taking one hour out to watch/listen to the substantive podcasts and #AskBP videos on YouTube.

Technically no, because most RE law and taxation is done at State level.What (I hope) he will improve is the economic climate.

Frustrated with the system and the homeless rates of former foster youth, I developed my own program to improve those outcomes.

If anyone is looking for the little orange book that Brandon and Josh reference a few times in podcasts its the 1-2-3 Home improvement book from Home Depot.

I boarded up the home and fenced off the lot for safety, but made no other improvements to the land.The strategy and patience paid off last month with a sale to a developer who also purchased a larger, adjoining piece of land.My cost for the property, including taxes and other holding costs was a total of just under 70K.