DEAR BOB: On a recent visit to Las Vegas, my wife and I looked at a new condo high-rise now under construction. We enjoy visiting Las Vegas three or four times annually and have talked about retiring there because there is no state income tax. But the developer of the condo we are considering for purchase admits it has "sold" a lot of units to real estate speculators who are unlikely to ever move in. These so-called investors will probably unload their condos shortly before they have to take title when construction is complete.  more...

Whether you own just your house or a condo, or perhaps millions of dollars worth of investment real estate, you will benefit from studying "Tax Secrets of Millionaire Real Estate Investors" by attorney Richard T. Williamson. Although I know most of the real estate tax saving tactics, I learned many new strategies that are little known.  more...

Dear Barry,

The house I'm buying has an old shingle roof. It shows no signs of leakage, but my home inspector said it could need replacement in about three years. Is this a good reason to force the owners to replace the roof? If not, can I withdraw my offer to buy the property? – Emanuel

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