"I was a boy who enjoyed fart humor, pizza, LEGO and rockets. Except for my age, nothing has changed. My parents were fans of Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) and we visited a couple of his structures. The experiences and his unique designs made an imprint on me. As an adult, I've had the fortune to visit other FLW buildings and interesting examples of architecture. I appreciate modern design. Beautiful spaces that flow well and aren't wasteful light me up."
"If you have a capital gain from the sale of your main home, you may qualify to exclude up to $250,000 of that gain from your income, or up to $500,000 of that gain if you file a joint return with your spouse. Publication 523, Selling Your Home provides rules and worksheets. Topic no. 409 covers general capital gain and loss information."
Early fascination with modern architecture and visits to Frank Lloyd Wright buildings shaped a lasting preference for flowing, efficient spaces. A lifelong vision for a perfect home remained unrealized, as practical decisions prioritized profit over personal ideal. Wealth was built through live-in flips: buying run-down houses, renovating while living in them, and selling after at least two years to access the $250,000/$500,000 home-sale capital-gains exclusion. Purchasing decisions targeted conventional floor plans, mass-appeal finishes, and houses that did not stand out. The approach produced marketable properties that sold well but required personal compromises on design and livability.
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