Uncle can sell one as is, take the proceeds and fix the other one up, and take the $250k capital gains credit on top of the reduced long tern capital gains.He dies, kids get the stepped-up basis.He could also look into a 1031 exchange, but at his age, that's a lot of work.Your off the cuff remark raised a host of issues, and tells me that you're not giving us the full monty when it comes to relevant facts. 

Hey everyone — I’m working on growing my cohosting business and looking to connect with others who are a bit further along in the journey.If you’re running a cohosting business with around 3–5 clients, I’d love to swap notes, hear what’s working for you, and share a few things that have helped me get traction so far.Thanks in advance, looking forward to connecting with others in the space! 

It’s a strong market for building experience and momentum.Charlotte is a healthy, growing market with better appreciation potential, but the higher entry cost and competition can slow your first few deals.

I’m in the early stages of my real estate journey and joined Bigger Pockets to connect with other investors, learn from people with more experience, and surround myself with individuals who are actively growing in this space.My background is in renovations, and I run Precise Home Renovations LLC, which has given me a strong understanding of construction, materials, budgeting, and project management.

I’m a former West Point Army engineer officer turned project manager and the founder of Generational Growth.Generational Growth is built on a simple idea: grow and give with abundance.

I’ve learned with age that passive investing is the way to go.

My kids are not working age yet so I can’t make them W-2 employees.

@Arthur Luay At age 40, if your goal is to save for a down payment on your first long-term rental, the best option depends on your timeline and risk tolerance—but here's how each choice stacks up: A savings account offers safety and liquidity but earns minimal interest.

Congrats on graduating high school and seriously, I’m impressed you’ve already done this much research at your age.

Investing in your future at such a young age is one of the most impactful things you can do for yourself.