It also requires gaining a level of sophistication and knowledge that not everyone has the time, inclination or ability to do.

Capital Gains & Exit Strategies: If I decide to sell in the future, what are the best ways to reduce capital gains taxes?

The worst thing is to pay for a service where you don't get a benefit.If you have STR's and actively manage them, then there is a good chance that you can treat the propreties as active instead of passive which will allow you to offset the losses with other forms of income such as wages, interest, dividends, gains, etc.

I think you will gain a lot there. 

At this point since it's after the fact while not totally correct; you may explore adding the missed asset/basis amount as a selling cost to just reduce your gain. 

I own a duplex in Tempe Arizona and looking to continue to gain experience.

even if its interest only, id want to pay down principal here and there. seems like sellers would offer this interest only route so they have 0 capital gains tax, but id rather pay down a bit of principal in 7yrs. i see its not required but it should allow for principal paydown in promissary note3) any general advice to look out for on seller financing?

This is the structure we were looking at which is more of a subsidiary structure and this applies to raw land development: 📌 Structuring Plan1️⃣ Set up a QOF to raise capital from investors.2️⃣ Create a QOZB to handle hotel & parking development (each separate land parcels).3️⃣ QOF owns the land & funds QOZB for development.4️⃣ Raise capital through QOF equity, bank loans, or JV partners.5️⃣ Develop the projects & operate for 10+ years for tax-free gains.

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Starting to see the light, but this deal would be my first deal focusing on equity gain and appreciation.