So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

There are several different methods you can use.

This is a very different space than most folks here on BP play in from what I have seen.

Just the different brand name lowers the cost dramatically!

Being a Navy public affairs officer and moving often sounds like a unique challenge, but it also gives you the chance to explore and invest in different markets.

I ask this because Buildium, also a RealPage company, can actually be more affordable depending on the door count and whether you manage on behalf of others.Buildium, like Appfolio, has different tiers of membership.

They remain distinct on Form 1040 with different tax treatmentOnly capital losses can offset capital gains (except for the $3,000 allowance)So even though material participation makes the loss non-passive, it's still an ordinary loss that cannot offset capital gains from stock sales on the return.The only way capital losses can become ordinary is upon the sale of your property, and that loss could offset your W2 salary.  

They do seem possibly open to seller financing the difference of $172K.

What is the difference between the Taxable Value and the SEV value? 

As has been mentioned, try to find a way to keep as your primary for 2 years, and all gains are tax free at the sale.