Also, it's free!

Please feel free to connect with me and let's have a conversation regarding it. 

I also don't have a knowledge base to truly understand the intricacies of what makes this market work and shift.  

You can't just move into a rental you had for 14 years and live there for two years then sell it tax free, the limit is 2/5 years and periods of qualifying and non qualifying use matter.

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If the tenants don't pay for the water they tend to view it as a free resource and as a result there is a lot of waste.

Paying cash for the foster family home seems like a compassionate choice, but if it strains your finances too much, it might be worth considering financing part of it to free up cash for the remodel.

Feel free to reach out!

My goal is to absorb as much knowledge and wisdom as I can from those willing to share, to help me navigate these initial steps into the real estate market.Over the past 12 months, I've dedicated myself to saving money with the aim of purchasing my first home.

@Ran Fridman, What you're trying to do is pull out money ahead of your 1031 so you can get cash in your hands tax free.