Schedule D line 20 directs to the Schedule D Tax Worksheet.I happen to have LTCG on line 15/16 of Schedule D, but those are unrelated to real estate.No matter how I fill out the Schedule D Tax Worksheet, I get 0 for lines 39 & 40 (the 25% taxed amount).

Depends on your real estate goals and if you have a solid plan for the equity, but the days of getting 2% to 3% rates are far behind us and aren't coming back anytime soon.

I am looking for a recommendation for best book to introduce me to syndication as a real estate investment strategy.  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

It is what it is and you have a business to attend to.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

They apparently provide mentorship for all aspects of your business and Real Estate and Rentals is one of the areas mentioned as a potential business.

Have you ever partnered with others on real estate ventures?

So now might be the best time to find the new solution. 3) obviously zero or almost zero real estate professionals knew it was bad for the sump pump so I wouldn’t expect the tenants to know.

I'd be surprised if he is licensed. https://dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/OP_Sear...Go find a real contractor, who is legit and does things right.