You chose to sell and pay the gains versus never paying the tax on the gains.  

Over the course of the year, I have been interviewed several times on local news stations about real estate and the current market.

Here’s something I’ve noticed lately while running numbers on small multis (2–4 units) across the Triad:
A lot of investors underestimate how strong the rent-to-price ratios still are here compared to other Southeast...

@Garrett Prenger Finding off market deals is a momentum thing.

Hi everyone,For landlords in Cook County, Illinois who rent to Section 8 (HACC Housing Choice Voucher) tenants:If I already have a tenant in place, am I allowed to increase the rent to the current Fair Market Rent according to the Housing Authority of Cook County?

That can make selling more attractive because it lets you lock in gains without paying capital gains tax.

What’s happening in your local market right now?

Have you adjusted your funding strategy to match the current market?

While you should be able to find an ACV policy with a broker who has access to the excess and surplus markets, replacement cost is not market value.

It all depends on the market, the presiding regulations in the municipality and the owner's business acumen.