I wish you the best in building out your portfolio. 

So the question becomes based on their individual and personal tax situation what is the estimated tax burden they'd save? 

Picking up 3 properties. 1 remodel/rental, 1 demolition/New construction and 1 that I'm hoping to build a duplex on.

Based on income alone, I could buy a 30k lot in sky harbor and build a 2 bedroom 1,400 sq ft cabin that generates 50k to 60k in rental income all day long (if not closer to 55k to 65k).   

However, in California, each LLC incurs an $800 annual franchise tax plus gross receipts fees if revenue exceeds $250,000, and property insurance may cost more.

That’s the magic of real estate compounding over time, and it’s stories like yours that really highlight this.. from what i read in the street journal, that slow build often outperforms shorter-term stategies.From an investor-friendly agent’s perspective, being willing to dig into the neighborhoods (driving for dollars) and having a robust network.. from probate attorneys to local contractors.. can pay off big.

Best way to scale a fix and flip operation in 2025 is to build yourself a time machine and go back about 10 years.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Texas is very landlord-friendly and also does not have income taxes. 

They would get that $500K tax free and the rest of the tax would be deferred in the 1031.A very elegant solution that puts $500K tax free in their hands now.