You will want to keep the whole transaction arms-length and documented; that shouldn't be a problem.It's all about how you demonstrate the intent of holding onto the property for productive use, and not just that you just wanted to avoid tax liability.

NguyenSellerDsla Trust 2007-Ar1Previous Ownership (01/24/2011)Date First Seen As Owner01/24/2011Document Number112989Sale Amount$61,000Sale Date01/24/2011Recording Date02/07/2011Ownership RightsCommunity PropertyAbsentee IndicatorSitus Address Taken From Sales Transaction - Determined Absentee OwnerDeed Securities CategoryResale, Reo Sale, Cash Purchase, Residential (Modeled)Universal Land UseSingle Family ResidenceProperty IndicatorSingle Family Residence/TownhouseResale New ConstructionResaleResidential Model IndicatorBased On Zip Code and Value Property is ResidentialTitle CompanyGREAT AMERICAN TITLEOwnerYen LeOwnerCo C.

Since you're not planning to remove the stair or lay down carpet, your focus should be on closing off air gaps, adding dense materials to block airborne sound, and absorbing reverberations inside the stairwell.One of the most effective ways to reduce airborne sound is to add mass and sealing to the underside of the staircase.

It's about finding that sweet spot where you're comfortable with your debt load while still growing your portfolio effectively.

Having your spouse perform a service like that for a property your IRA owns would be a prohibited transaction and could disqualify your entire IRA.

Sometimes nothing happens in an easy transaction and the low rate + incentive worked out.

Were the transfers from the tenant credit card or ACH transactions. 

Receipt and document storageThe ability to attach receipts and notes directly to transactions is underrated.

Unfortunately, 95%+ of agents won't put in the time to learn how to properly work with investors:(They all want to bring their emotionally-based approach that works with owner-occupant transactions, and try to apply it to investors - instead of learning the numbers-based approach for rentals and fix & flips that investors need.Of course, agents also need to protect their time when dealing with the 90%+ of newbie investor that will never buy anything, but will waste a ton of an agent's time!

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