Find out all the ins and outs on taxes when you're selling real estate properties, according to experts. : NY Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you’re new to real estate investing, it’s likely you’re reading every book and article on the topic — or you should be! — in order to prepare yourself for all obstacles. One aspect of real estate investing that many individuals often overlook is tax liabilities when selling their investment properties.