We just sold the house last year and was able to gain some profit.

As an agent, I do not cold call.... there are many other ways to gain business.  

Banks have to foreclose on property like this in order to gain title re-sell it.  

I am excited to gain as much knowledge as I can from you all, and look forward to connecting with as many of you as possible!

There is a tax exemption on gains up to a certain value (maybe $500k) on selling a personal residence.

@Ralph Justiz I was laughing about how this was gaining traction so much later!

3) Depreciation recapture - Same example as #2, but I actually make a $100K capital gain on sale.

Carlos MontenegroKristen Sinclair& Deanna Stark Do you gain access to the MLS through the Texas Real Estate Commission fees/dues paid or do you pay for access to the MLS through your broker?

I have written permission from an owner to go into their house to see it before making an offer as a short sale. However, the house is boarded up and the owner now lives across the country.  Any thoughts on how I coul...

There are so many vacant and dilapidated properties in this area, there is a school of thought that is gaining traction to turn much of  the area over for open spaces, such as, parks, side yards, and farming.