Have quite a few out of state investors that we've worked with to get them great cash flow and tax savings. 

@Kevin Hoover, with certain types of entities it is possible to contribute property to and distribute property from that entity without triggering a tax event. 

You want to make sure the seller is getting their fair side of the deal but especially from a tax perspective, there are ways in which you can make it very lucrative for them.

Expenses will level off: Multifamily operators have been plagued by expense increases in the form of taxes and insurance, for the last few years, especially in the south, and especially in Florida and Texas.

I would reinvest in a another property and use a 1031 exchange to detour taxes.   

Here are some thoughts I hope help.The benefit of selling now is that as an inherited property you will likely pay no taxes because you inherit it at a stepped-up basis.I'm not a huge fan of buying a house that has lot rent.

Wanted to know if landscaping is a tax deductable expense in general and if it differs when one unit is owner occupied.

As soon as people receive their tax refund checks, they will be knocking down your door.

Day traders are not exempt unless they elect mark-to-market (MTM) accounting, which eliminates wash sale tracking but taxes gains as ordinary income.To manage taxes, track trades closely, avoid overlapping purchases, or consider MTM election if trading actively.

And would this be considered "capital gains" since it's re-sold under 1-year therefore having to pay a large % of tax on the profit?