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Animesh Das Documents needed for ”2 out of 5 years” home sales tax exclusion
3 September 2018 | 6 replies

Hello,

I sold my condo last week. I lived in that condo from 2012-2017. So I satisfy the “2 out of 5 years” rule that allows the home sales profit from capital gains tax exclusion.

I was wondering what documents do ...

Jack Moran Does an exclusive focus on cash flow lead to a bad place?
9 January 2019 | 11 replies

Based on advice provided here at Bigger Pockets and elsewhere I've been looking into multi-family with a concentration on cash flow. I found a 3FAM with 3brs each for $250,000 in Worcester, MA where there's zillions...

William Behm Capital Gains Exclusion Home Sale will be 5 YEARS instead of 2!!!
8 December 2017 | 5 replies

No on seems to be talking about this.  But as of January 1, 2018 the new Tax Overhaul Bill will substantially increase the requirement to live in a home from 2 years to 5 years in order to qualify for the capital gain...

Bob Fullwood Section 121 Exclusion - Do I need to fill out or file paperwork?
28 December 2016 | 4 replies

This past June I completed a house hack fix and flip which was my first deal.  I owned and lived in the property for 4 years - rehabbing along the way, and then sold for a gain less than $250,000.  Not sure that this ...

Sherry W. Can I avoid 1031 Exchange and take the $250K exclusion on rental?
26 June 2021 | 3 replies

I've Googled this extensively, and asked my accountant (who is not a real estate CPA)--Here are the basics:--We built the house in 2000--Divorced in 2009, house was quitclaimed to me--I lived in the house until mid-20...

Chris Collins Should I sign an exclusive agreement with 1 realtor? Out of state
5 May 2016 | 8 replies

I'm looking out of state to purchase buy-and-hold small multi-family. Yesterday I had a call with a realtor in Austin, TX. She deals mainly with investors, and focuses on multi-family. So that's great, just what I nee...

Sarah Humbargar 1031 a rental house or move to qualify for 2-5 exclusion?
20 January 2018 | 4 replies

When my husband and I got married, I had my own house and we decided to rent it out and move into his place. It's been a great little income producer, but we are looking to get into commercial properties rather than s...

Anthony White As an out of State Investor - Should I have an exclusive realtor?
4 July 2017 | 4 replies

Hello All! I am starting out and I have my first out of state deal under contract! I was wondering as an out of state investor, is it best to sign with 1 exclusive realtor? I feel like working with multiple realtors, ...

Jake Andronico Tax benefits - 1031 Exchange OR Section 121 exclusion on the same property...?
22 July 2023 | 6 replies

Accountants, CPA's and 1031 Exchange experts - this one's for you. I was discussing a scenario with my RE partner where a property could be considered a Primary Residence AND an Investment Property, which could potent...

David Kim What kinds of things to look out an exclusive sales listing agreement?
28 July 2023 | 5 replies

Hi folks,I'm looking to put my commercial property on the market. I've never worked on selling one before. I've been talking to a commercial real estate agent, and they sent me a sample of their contract.Is there any ...