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).

Before you have clarity in what you want to buy, I think you need clarity on what your goals are not just for real estate but in terms of how you want you life to look.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Hey Jacob congratulations on making the life changing decision to get into real estate.