Verify with a cpa they can be a wealth of information- mine are very helpful and worth what I pay and better than I am at knowing how to use the rules to my advantage. 

Two rules:1) replacement properties must cost as much as relinquished properties, which you meet2) ALL of your cash proceeds from the sale must be reinvested to avoid any tax....you can add some cash to the deal but you can’t keep any of it. 

So how are these educational priorities justifiable?

I didn't figure I would have enough equity to justify refinancing.

@Zabrina HortonWhile one can partner with their IRA or solo 401k to invest in real estate by pooling their funds in an LLC, for example, very specific rules apply including not receiving any type of commission and not using debt financing.

@Nina IbrahimbegovicIt’s their money and their risk so you gotta play by their rules .

Originally posted by @Aaron Klatt:House hacking with a VA loan is a good place to start, just make sure you have enough cash set aside in reserves for those emergency repairs.Thanks Aaron.Any rules of thumb on what should be set aside?  

For example the 70% rule for fixer upper properties.

The last paragraph notwithstanding, does anybody have any rules of thumb for worst case numbers on foundation issues, mold, outdated plumbing, electrical, etc?  

Under former law, the redemption price tag was the full taxes plus interest amount, but that law was ruled unconstitutional for technical reasons.