Spending money on improvements increases your cost basis, which lowers your taxable gain, but it doesn’t change the exchange rules.

I currently manage a multi-million dollar Amazon business, where I oversee the purchasing of millions in inventory and analyze tens of thousands of products across a wide range of data points.

Keep your eyes sharp on ARV, DOM and inventory numbers.

.📍 Washoe County – August 2025Homes Sold: –11.3% YoYMonths of Inventory: 3.6 → highest August in more than a decade📍 Reno – August 2025Days on Market: 31 → double last year, highest August in more than a decadeUnsold Listings: 11% of active homes came off the market without selling, indicating seller fatigue🔍 Key Investor Takeaways1.

Dell Technologies Inc. is planning a $25 million expansion over the next five years at its Round Rock headquarters.That was disclosed by Round Rock Chamber officials during an Aug. 28 meeting as the Round Rock City Council unanimously voted to approve nominating Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) at its HQ at 1 Dell Way as a qualified enterprise project as part of the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.Dell is planning $25 million in real property and business personal property improvements at the site over the next five years, consisting of expansion, new construction and renovation.

Housing Demand & Price ProjectionsShort-term EffectsSpike in Demand: Experts advise “the time to buy is now,” as demand is expected to rise sharply amid limited inventory https://www.waff.com.Tight Inventory: Local agents report only 3–4 months of housing inventory remain at current sales rates, a lean supply that could tighten rapidly https://www.waff.com.New Construction as Relief: Homebuilding will play a key role in keeping pace with growth—new builds have already been the backbone of Huntsville’s housing ecosystem https://www.waff.com.Long-term TrendsSustained Growth in Madison County: With ongoing infrastructure investments and commuter improvements, demand will likely extend well into the future.Submarket Dynamics: Communities on Huntsville’s periphery and satellite towns may see rising interest as central inventory tightens.Upward Price Pressure: Expect moderate to strong appreciation—especially in submarkets within commuting proximity to Redstone.4.

I have two properties now that I've improved slowly over time, and cash flow well, but it wasn't exactly a straight line of success. 

I love the term price improvement  :)  rural W Wa I suspect is buyers market but in some of those town the lack of inventory keeps things moving. 

. $30k should be more than enough cash to purchase your first house hack, especially if you're using a VA loan (0% down), although by putting 0% down your expectation for cash flow should be pretty low unless you're making improvements to the building.For paying off the debts, I recommend focusing on the credit card debt.

Here’s what the latest data says about Utah’s real estate market as of mid-2025: • Median sale price: $563,600 (+1.4% YoY)  • Inventory: ~19,600 active listings (a 21.6% YoY increase)  • Homes are staying listed longer: median ~45 days on market Despite rising supply, prices remain stable—highlighting constrained new construction and ongoing demand