Don't want to pay tax on selling the rentals I unfortunately don't think they actually want to utilize the 121 to sell their existing primary and then potentially buy another one-it sounds like the goal is to ultimately continue owing that initial home which I think makes this whole plan 5x more likely to be torn apart under audit because they're trying to end up with the same property they started with.  

Congrats on finding that duplex opportunity near a SUNY University—sounds like a promising start!

I also have a hard money loan that has had a "freeze" on payments that were supposed to start a year ago. 

I have been reading the online resources about getting started, searching the market, and even doing tours, but I am hesitant to jump in and buy a house as I have quite a large amount of student debt.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

The ratio of each starts higher with interest expense in the first month and then higher with principal in the last month. 

I started investing real estate in 2022, and own a couple of doors in South Jersey.

They didn't give a specific back bill range but they estimated that the back billing goes back to 2021 based on when the water meter started having issues. 

For connecting with local resources like mortgage brokers, investors, and agents, the Austin Real Estate Investors Association (REIA) is a great starting point.

Hi Varun, if you're serious about getting started in this space let's connect!