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Old 12-10-2020, 05:19 PM
 
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It sounds like your best option is to try to sell it on your own after your listing expires (provided no one offers you full list price in the meantime). Check your contract for a protection period--you likely wouldn't be able to sell it for a set time to someone who viewed the house while it was listed without owing a commission. In a good market you should be able to find a buyer. I wouldn't mess with trying to rent it.
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Old 12-11-2020, 12:07 PM
 
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Just rent the house in 2 years just claim you lived there. Now you meet the stupid Irs rules and sell it w any tax implications. Hopefully the value goes up and you can break even after fees and closing costs.
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Old 12-11-2020, 12:09 PM
 
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Just rent the house in 2 years just claim you lived there. Now you meet the stupid Irs rules and sell it w any tax implications. Hopefully the value goes up and you can break even after fees and closing costs.
are you suggesting tax fraud on a public forum ?
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Old 12-11-2020, 12:12 PM
 
Location: Salem, OR
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Just rent the house in 2 years just claim you lived there. Now you meet the stupid Irs rules and sell it w any tax implications. Hopefully the value goes up and you can break even after fees and closing costs.
The OP has moved into another home already. They can't claim two primary residences.
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Old 12-11-2020, 12:22 PM
 
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Just rent the house in 2 years just claim you lived there. Now you meet the stupid Irs rules and sell it w any tax implications. Hopefully the value goes up and you can break even after fees and closing costs.
Bad advice. The OP doesn't have Presidential immunity from prosecution.
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Old 12-12-2020, 06:21 AM
 
Location: Bloomington IN
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If the OP has a mortgage, there maybe language in the mortgage contract that prevents them from renting it out so soon after purchasing.

Read what you signed OP.
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Old 12-12-2020, 06:23 AM
 
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If the OP has a mortgage, there maybe language in the mortgage contract that prevents them from renting it out so soon after purchasing.

Read what you signed OP.
as well as homeowners insurance which is for owner occupied is not good to use on a rental for a lot of reasons.

don't ask me how i know lol
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Old 12-12-2020, 02:02 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Yes, insurance and if you have a mortgage on the house and the terms of the mortgage is that it is your residence you may have problems with that.
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Old 12-12-2020, 09:49 PM
 
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i agree.. We have anyway decided to sell the first house and take a hit.
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Old 12-17-2020, 08:02 AM
 
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i agree.. We have anyway decided to sell the first house and take a hit.
Good plan.

Being a landlord is not for everyone.
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