Property Search Tips: Any advice on effectively searching for duplexes or connecting with sellers who might be open to selling off-market?

But…Chair Powell now says, “A reasonable base case is that the effects on inflation will be relatively short-lived—a one-time shift in the price.”They finally admitted it.

The buyer receives the dead and becomes the legal owner, but the original mortgage (in the seller's name) stays in effect.

Life is a series of domino effects. 

This strategy enables flexible, cost-effective financing tailored to the client's credit, timeline, and loan purpose needs 

As a result, when the property is sold, depreciation recapture rules apply, potentially increasing your taxable gain.Additionally, the recent increase in the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap is currently set to remain in effect through 2030, unless modified by future legislation. 

Personally my tech stack looks like this:Docusign - signing leases (technically rentredi can do this I think, I'm just too lazy to change)Rentredi - applications for properties, tenant payment platform, maintenance request trackingBaselane - Banking (you may not need this yet with only one property but SO great to have multiple accounts for multiple props)Notion - SOP docs, how to's, general instructions in databases and pagesTango - use to record step by step instructions of specific tasks and link in Notion pages where necessaryI also self manage, and most of my communication is with tenants, handyman, and occasionally banks, so I don't have a great rec for how to most effectively communicate with a PM, however if you have a project database set up in Notion it should be easy to create the steps you want and track how you like

I was surprised by the examples you provided still show allowing it on carryover basis - because to me I always read it as because part of the basis is effectively from an asset you've used before- regardless of if the replacement asset is brand new or not, that portion of basis wouldn't qualify. 

Sellers will be able to leverage pricing softwares, scan Public records, GIS maps, title histories, and can educate themselves on deal structuring, seller psychology, and creative financing to negotiate effectively—often with more flexibility than agents constrained by brokerage policies.

Proper planning can also improve your negotiating position in legal disputes and potentially lead to more favorable outcomes.To navigate these areas effectively, I strongly recommend working with qualified professionals, including a knowledgeable tax advisor who understands real estate and a seasoned asset protection attorney familiar with your specific goals and risk profile.