@Oleg Enik a lot of county websites offer a tax calculator tool where you can calculate and print a report to reflect the new tax amount based on the sale price, rather than manually trying to calculate it based on the tax Mill rate

Yes, the gap between the flooring and the wall is essential.

The 1031 exchange is primarily used by smaller, private investors (ie. middle class), removing it or severely capping it will remove an upward mobility tool.

@Patricia DaSilva 2 tools that can help you determine the STR revenue potential of any property are Airdna and Rabbu.

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@Mike Toole I’ve rented out properties furnished or partially furnished before.

As others have noted most counties have online tax estimator tools you can use. 

Essentially it need not be one or another .

The “cost basis” is a little complicated, but essentially you’ll owe taxes on....1) the depreciation recapture and cap gain you deferred on the sold property, plus2) depreciation recapture and cap on the replacement property you are now selling.Remember, a 1031 simply Defers reporting of the gain.

If you haven’t been to it already, you might want to check out the BP blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.