IRA contributions are based on your personal taxable income.

Federal law not allow charging extra for service animals.

Basically, if you work abroad and earn under a certain amount and are paying taxes in the country you live, then for all intents and purposes, you don't have any 'taxable' US Income.When talking to lenders who are not familiar with this form, they sometimes wonder why Line 37 on my 1040 essentially says "0."

If you do not have the 1031 Exchange in place prior to closing, the transaction is not an exchange and is taxable.

It's called the AFR - Applicable Federal Rate.

Forgiven debt is considered taxable income by the IRS, so you may have a tax bill.

I'm south of you, but used to live in Federal Way.

You need to see an attorney to see if this seller is exempt from new federal laws, but you are bumping straight into the Dodd-Frank restrictions and need to see a mortgage originator.Yes, obtaining financing is easier as to the loan to value and equity requirements if you are in title form over one year than being in a purchase transaction.

(from trustdeed capitol bog, no affiliation)Conventional LendersBanks, credit unions and other traditional sources of real estate investment capital are highly regulated by state and Federal laws, closely monitored by both their shareholders and executive boards and almost completely unable to fund a deal that is, in any way, unusual.

EDIT: After posting that original comment, I saw this thread which I'd certainly recommend you read:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/104090-federal-housing-laws-service-and-support-dogs-landlords-rightsIt spells out pretty clearly some of what I'd assumed, that service dogs are exempted from dog bans.