Reduced recognition of deferred gain. 3.

Also, the broker's commission you pay is considered a permissible selling expense, therefore it will reduce your overall net sales price which means you're not taxed on that amount and it does not need to be replaced for a fully tax deferred Exchange.

You should have no trouble finding qualified tenants.Some tips when looking for new tenants--make sure they walk the property before signing the lease and reduce your lease cycle to 1 year.

For rentals where the landlord pays all utilities, what strategies do you guys use to incentivize lower utility usage from your tenants and reduce your overall utility bill? 

@David Waddleton yes you can reduce the cost per square foot by doing it yourself. 

Ask about a specific concern you have and assess whether the GC’s response reassured you or caused further anxiety.11.

After the first test showing positive, the owner reduced the price to the amount of his debt, just to get out of the property.

Keep in mind that depreciation deductions also reduce your property's basis.Question 2 - No, as long as you live in the property for 2 of the past 5 years, you qualify for the entire $250,000 ($500,000 if you're married) capital gains exclusion.

If you hire someone, you can take that as an expense and it reduces your taxes.

@Max Tanenbaum,Did you send with your offer documentation showing why the offer is so much reduced from their asking price?