Happy to compare notes on neighborhoods, current buyer demand, and what solid flip margins actually look like in today’s Columbus conditions.

It also touches on RMD starting age elements and additional tax rules affecting early distributions.

You can also feed it rent comps from Zillow, Redfin, and Rentometer and have it summarize true rent ranges and days on market, then compare that to actual leased listings, not just asking rents.

Flip income is taxed as ordinary income and often subject to self employment tax, which slows wealth building compared to rentals where depreciation helps shelter cash flow.As you move toward small multifamily, long term fixed or DSCR debt usually scales better.

Write it for the guest who's comparing you against three other tabs they have open.

Comparing Amazon to Bitcoin is like comparing your local pawn shop to Walmart.  

And, my gaps seem to be shorter with MTR compared to LTR, meaning an average of just a week or two most of the time.   

Any exchange proceeds you don’t reinvest, or any reduction in debt compared to the relinquished property, can create boot unless offset elsewhere.A common approach in a two-property exchange like this is:Use exchange funds as equity across both acquisitions to fully absorb the $600kFinance where leverage improves overall portfolio flexibility, not just simplicityPaying cash for Property B can make sense if:You still deploy all exchange proceeds into replacement propertyYour relinquished debt is adequately replaced across A + BYou’re comfortable that any later refinance is clearly separated in time and intent from the exchange (to avoid IRS scrutiny)One thing I’d be careful of is sequencing.

Steadily prices are very comparable to them and they are designed for landlords.

It seems like towns with the most inventory of multifamily homes have lower price points and property taxes, but may not appreciate as much compared to higher income towns like West Hartford and Wethersfield where the prices are higher but there is greater upside for appreciation.