If selling properties, a 1031 exchange defers capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into another investment property, while Opportunity Zone investments can defer or eliminate capital gains tax over time.Long-term rentals should be held in an LLC for liability protection and tax efficiency.

You have to pay depreciation recapture and gains on the pro-rated time it was a rental.

When investing in high cash-flow markets, I always recommend working with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.

What can I do to gain experience/get a job and get noticed in this field? 

Since Texas is a tax deed state, you gain ownership at auction, but the previous owner has 6 months to 2 years to redeem it by paying your bid plus 25% interest (in year one).

I've worked with some Canadians buying  here in Ohio.Indeed, rather than selling your stocks to fund investments (and lose out on any potential price appreciation and dividend payments, as well as incurring capital gains taxes), a nice alternative is to borrow against some percentage of the holdings.You would start with the brokerage where you hold the stocks and see what their loan program looks like for the account you hold. 

If the ADU doesn’t meet IRS guidelines, you could face capital gains tax liability.

If the trust gifts you the property, it retains the original cost basis, potentially leading to high capital gains taxes upon sale.

It’s great to hear from experienced investors like yourself, and I look forward to gaining more knowledge and making informed investment decisions.Thanks again for your support and encouragement!

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