New York home sellers must make disclosures under updated law in shift away from 'buyer beware'For the past 22 years, Long Islanders selling their homes could avoid answering detailed questions about their property by giving a $500 credit to buyers.They no longer have that option starting Wednesday, when new changes to state law take effect.

So it sounds like I likely have 2 options:1) just sell the property and eat the Cap Gains tax and move on, or2) do the entire exchange under our personal names and do a “improvement exchange” and book it through the home build.

I have savings as well as the equity in my home as an option for starting capital.

This might be a good option for you.

Los Angeles market for house hacking.Is it generally better to buy a duplex for house hacking in a better area, for example, Silver Lake, but pay a bigger down payment(20%-25%) for a move in ready home or buy a fixer ...

The capital gains was not too high a price to pay to have the option to do more things with my money.

Another option would be to go with a hard money loan with a 1 year term.

If they are smallish, perhaps an easier option is to create storage units in this unfinished apartment that the tenants can rent.

If the cash flow is right even using a manager, would STR be an option you’re interested in hearing more about?

I like the fact that he provides affordable housing opportunities for undeserved communities and many of his exits on the loans are said to be lease options for individuals and families who otherwise might not be able to afford or qualify to buy on their own.