Many real estate professionals pay little to no taxes by using these strategies in combination with 1031 exchanges, creating a snowball effect of tax-deferred wealth.

While there are some deals 50 units or larger that transact without a broker involved, they're definitely few and far between.

I'd see if the employer would let me receive part or all of the bonus in 2025 for a number of reasons:- More time to pursue and execute tax-saving strategies- (Possibly) more time to hold on to the $$$ before taxes are due (2026 vs 2025)- Chance that, post-election, there is a possibility that there could be tax changes effective 2025 that could possibly help your situation. 

But then on the other hand you are treating your family as a transaction and have rental income.

@Bryan PriceI am guessing you did not use a title company.Everything you did in this transaction was wrong (sorry to be the brutally honest one)When you lend you1.

I have taken my real estate agent course work and plan to take the exam and sign on with a low cost broker to handle my own transactions.

We're seeing historically insulated submarkets to new construction get effected because of how much there has been as a percentage of existing stock.

Semi unrelated, but being in the biz for over a decade and doing $200M+ in transactions, I've got to tell you guys, Doctors are some of the worst business people out there.

I have 11% taxes and they charge their fees on taxes also so my effective rate is higher since I don’t keep the taxes but pay the fees on them.  

When selling for sale by owner (FSBO), ensure all legal documentation is in order and consider consulting with a real estate professional or attorney to handle the lease transfer and legal aspects effectively.