I have some experience (so far unsuccessful) in Arizona tax lien sales and zero experience in Alabama tax lien sales.

It’s the same as when you were in car sales: People want to feel like you’re listening to them.

I have been looking into getting properties through sheriff sale auctions.

I have been studying whole sale real estate for about a year now.

We've reached the point where there are now more gurus selling their get-rich-quick crap than there are properties for sale in America. 

Or take the cash for their % of the sale without impacting any of the other owners.

The drive thru component really drives sales for these places.  

Hello Hunter, Congrats on your success as a sales executive and wanting to get involved in real estate investing!

I've read that you can exclude paying capital gains on the sale of a rental property if you occupy it for two of the previous five years of ownership; does anyone have any experience with this?

@David Avetisyan If you sell your home for $510K and provide a $10K seller credit, your taxable gain is based on the net sale price of $500K ($510K - $10K credit), as seller credits reduce the gross selling price for tax purposes.Tax Impact in CaliforniaCapital Gains Calculation: Your gain is the net sale price minus your adjusted cost basis (purchase price + closing costs + capital improvements).Primary Residence Exclusion: If you’ve lived in and owned the home for at least 2 of the last 5 years, you may exclude up to $250K (single) or $500K (married) under IRC Section 121.California Tax: Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at rates up to 13.3%.The $10K seller credit lowers your taxable gain.