Schedule D line 20 directs to the Schedule D Tax Worksheet.I happen to have LTCG on line 15/16 of Schedule D, but those are unrelated to real estate.No matter how I fill out the Schedule D Tax Worksheet, I get 0 for lines 39 & 40 (the 25% taxed amount).

This application automates "back of the envelope" calculations, making it easier and faster for users to find and assess profitable real estate opportunities based on their specific investment criteria.

If you could find a duplex property (or a single family house that could be turned into a duplex--check any HOA restrictions first), or a "fixer upper" to live in, that could be a better use of the equity you have in the rental house.If you run the numbers and decide it makes sense to sell the rental house (check with your accountant, figure out closing costs to selling and buying) then you'll possibly have more money to put towards a primary residence.You may want to check the neighborhoods that fall in the school district you want to stay in and look in "under appreciated" areas...maybe not the A class neighborhoods, but ones that have potential of becoming "improved".While I understand your desire to stay in a particular school district, it's not the end of the world to consider other districts if they will allow you to build real estate/family wealth that will put your entire family tree in a better position."

They are unprofessional and irresponsible, this stuff impacts us as landlords and has real-world consequences.

Depends on your real estate goals and if you have a solid plan for the equity, but the days of getting 2% to 3% rates are far behind us and aren't coming back anytime soon.

I am looking to move my real estate agent/auctioneer business into the land niches (agriculture, residential and commercial). 

So now might be the best time to find the new solution. 3) obviously zero or almost zero real estate professionals knew it was bad for the sump pump so I wouldn’t expect the tenants to know.

A lot of real estate professionals are struggling with the same issues.

I'd be surprised if he is licensed. https://dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/OP_Sear...Go find a real contractor, who is legit and does things right.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?