Prop 19 eliminated the old parent-child exclusion for rental properties.

Our firm uses QuickBooks Online exclusively, and we serve quite a few STR owners.

I use QBO exclusively for my real estate clients and my own portfolio because its integrations and features make it more efficient than other software.

Be one of the ones ready to leap in front - make aggressive offers and look for opportunities that are exclusive or give priority to vets.

That way, if ever questioned, you can show legitimate investment intent.Once you move in and it’s your primary, you need to live there at least 2 out of the last 5 years before selling to qualify for the $250K (single) / $500K (married) capital gains exclusion.2.

Since this is our primary residence, how does a DST interact with the $500K capital gains exclusion?

Home warranties have a ton of exclusions.

I invest in Houston area and I am a Realtor here working almost exclusively with investors.

One of the biggest tax advantages in real estate is the "Homeowners exclusion" If you live in a home for 2 out of the last 5 years, $250,000 in capital gains ($500k for married couples) is excluded from your income when you sell. 

With notes, we focused exclusively on NPLs, not performing, so take this for what it's worth.