When you live in that duplex for 2 years and then sell you'll be able to take 50% of the profit tax free (the allocation for the side you lived in). 

They may justifying paying more by claiming they’re paying the premium for the “business”, but since the “business” and the real property are inseparable the property owner will still benefit from the increased value due to the arbitrager efforts.  

Wanted to still be close to family but maintain a cheaper lifestyle, still have strong appreciation, and much better tenant/landlord laws, taxes, etc. 

Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.

I think it could be due to niche cabins still having a strong nightly rate but I’m a total noob. 

This allows us to close extremely quickly, which is an important competitive advantage.I don’t know how to read our own tax returns, and I’m certainly not going to read yours.

I continue to affirm that no agreement between me and estate legal exist, as there was no meeting of the minds, which is required for a legal contract inder NC State Law.I furthermore had rescinded my offer to enter into said contract with them due to this lack of the meeting of the minds.I continue to request a full refund. 

Of course a member shouldn't conduct business with another member without doing their due diligence, but there is no reason why that can't be done privately.I personally know two women that were stalked because of their open membership on an internet forum. 

Most places in Ohio can be profitable rentals... if you can stomach those property taxes!

I was hasty due to the higher mortgage rates, and it turned out to be a huge mistake.