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Nisarg Gandhi HOW TO AVOID CAP GAINS ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE
27 December 2021 | 4 replies

Hi All!
I recently (November 2020) purchased a property in Northern California and the market lifted quite a bit in the 12 months (18%+). Sadly i am having to move cities due to another job opportunity but didn't wan...

James E. Capital gains exclusion question
8 June 2020 | 6 replies

Hey BP - hoping the awesome tax nerds can help me out with this one! Working with my CPA to determine whether or not my wife and I are eligible for a cap gains exclusion. Here are some high levels bullets:- my now-wif...

Charles Jessup How can I reduce capital gains tax on a new rental home?
1 May 2016 | 11 replies

I bought my primary residence 4 years ago for $150k.  Now it's worth $200k because of market increases in the area.  I'm planning to buy a new house to live in and rent out the old one, but I'm concerned about becomin...

Alan Asriants Buyer will now have to sign contracts before touring homes - PA
27 August 2024 | 19 replies

As the title of this post mentions, Buyer should be aware that now the MLS requires Buyers to be in a agency contract with their agent before scheduling any tours. This should have already been a common practice, but ...

Mike Jones Help me understand what this means?
4 January 2013 | 6 replies

So this recent news sent to my email from BP with a link to:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/01/fiscal-cliff-real-estate/

Says:
Additionally, the passed bill included an extension to keep tax-free the...

Michael Ndjondo makadi Can I use several realtors concurrently
9 September 2017 | 21 replies

Good afternoon all.I am just a newbie and I am wroking to get my fist deal done by the end of this year and I was recommended a realtor by a friend of mine who has been investing successfully for the last couple of ye...

Igor Balakhnin Do you pay capitol gains tax on owner occupied duplex at sale?
27 June 2024 | 26 replies

Hi,as far i was aware this whole time when you owner occupy your duplex one side and rent the other for 2yrs and you sell it within 5yr period there is no capitol gains tax. Is that statement true? I'm getting a lot o...

Silo Mansaray Should I sign an exclusivity document with an agent?
22 February 2023 | 34 replies

I came across a real estate agent that I meetup with in person and wants me sign a "Exclusive right to represent buyer for residential property". I told her that I do work with other agents. As a new investor should I...

Jim Burns Curious about personal capital gain exclusion on 2 year sale.
11 September 2015 | 5 replies

I was under the impression that 2 years was an all or nothing rule for the capital gains exclusion on your primary, but apparently that's not the case. Does anyone know if this prorated system was just proposed or is ...

Jason Meissner Divorce and Home Sales When Is The Best Time and Capital Gains the Last 5 years
8 March 2024 | 5 replies

q1:If a couple could choose to sign divorce papers before or after the sale of the home is there a better choice? q2: Is the capital gains rules on living together the last 5 years strict. The state wants a separation...