Is the other heir willing to receive their 50% after selling costs (commissions/title/tax/etc)?

One thing I would consider doing is be sure and google "Dane County rental laws". 

However now that my closing date was officially around the corner the underwriter began doing their thing and came back with a past tax bill that needed to be paid before closing and that was it.

It's on the far NW side and has inventory in that price range, but consider that taxes are relatively high in Elgin VS most suburbs.   

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Well damn, clearly I need better guidance on tax planning... what are some ways to tap into those losses aside from selling?

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I'm currently living down here but all my financials (assets, bank accounts, income, tax filings, etc) are in the US.

Atleast in the state of WA, a buyers agency agreement is the law now.