Hello all;I am a long time sales person and stock market investor, and I am looking to learn how to successfully invest in real estate.I am married, and I own three rescue dogs and grow my own tomatoes.My goal is to have bought an investment property by 9/9/2016.Flipping houses 23226 Richmond Virginia RVA Henrico Petersburg Chesterfield23228 23060 23059 Starting beginning investing LLC

But one thing I realized, everyone on here is right, screen the tenants like you're screening your future spouse, because in effect, you're marrying each other for at least a year, and in some cases, for longer, for better or for worse ;)

You MUST assume the worst - e.g. one of you dies, is sued and loses, divorces or marries, steals from the company, etc. 

Youngest daughter was the one living their and had just graduated and was getting married and moving out.

Yes it's tax free up to $500K of profit if you're married.  

Hi @Steve Foley,For married persons, we do "10 in just his name, 10 in just her name," to get around it.

I had the fortune to live abroad though before getting married and starting in real estate.

Here's the scenario...We have a married couple who's interested in purchasing one of our houses.

If you lived in it 2 out of the last 5 years you will get 250k if you are single and 500k if you are married.

If you decide to move (meet the Girl of Your Dreams and get married), you may need to pay a property manager; 10% of gross rents is typical.