Google “OJ Simpson asset protection strategy”. 

Will be a better question for your CPA in my opinion, they'll have better visibility into what strategy will work best before filing season and EOY. 

My strategy in Arizona has been adding bedrooms and renting by the room - currently getting 850-950/room in nice neighborhoods.

So start with STRATEGY. 

What are ways you have seen landlords calculate rent raises?
I plan to raise rent by 2% yearly, and round to the nearest $25. After that, I will re-evaluate every 5 years based on local rent. I've asked for others op...

With my last (2 years ago), I had to take an alternative exit strategy to avoid a loss.

I am an investor/agent and own 5 and it's my primary investment strategy.

Remember, while the federal framework provides the foundation for 1031 exchanges, state-specific nuances can significantly impact your investment strategy.

As far as ethically that is part of my nature and I don't care for the aggressive (potentially predatory) strategies discussed by others, but I see value in offering a transparent and convenient service with lower costs and faster turnarounds than traditional MLS transactions. 

Multifamily is a solid strategy and with you and your partners real estate experience, I'm sure you will find success.