Some landlords actually offer "cash for keys" to just get a person to move out so they can avoid any further headaches.

I know I can get out of the deal with inspection clauses, but it seems like a lot of hassel for the seller to accept my offer, take the property off the market, and then put it right back on if I find something I don't like that could have been avoided by letting me see the other unit.  

It seems like the only real way to avoid capital gains taxes is to do a 1031.

I would probably go ahead and pay the fine to avoid liens from the city.

My first real estate goal after graduating is to buy a small multifamily, at least 4 units. 5 would be better, to avoid the "homeowner" lending environment.

These are the people that, I feel, need to know the truth--good, bad, or ugly--as they can help you deal with it, fix it, and avoid letting it get any worse.A good CPA doesn't just do taxes.

The other option is selling it now and making just 10k after paying realtors and closing costs for buyer etc..If I sell in three years to avoid paying capital gains, I am calculating the mortgage principal will go down $2500 per year and the property values will go up by at least $5k.

We've converted hot water systems and steam systems to hot air, we've added central air and where nat gas is unavailable we have installed electric heat pump.According to the gas industry the supply of nat gas just in PA. is over 100 years.

If partners end up fighting between themselves as to liability for failures the partner with the greatest wealth may not be the responsible party or they may avoid liabilities.

can anyone advise me on the process of buying property with out the buying agent in the pictureThe idea is simple if i bypass the buying agent so i will do all the paperwork myself all the commission would go to selling agenti think that would make him more interested in the dealAre there any caveats pith holes that i should avoid ?