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.

Account ClosedI recommend that have a consultation with your tax accountant and/or financial advisor on ways to reduce your taxes. 

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.

@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. 

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?

That doesn't pass a cursory BS test, and risks the appraiser calling out either fixed plumbing + permits, or a licensed professional remove the bathroom.

Non pay of prop tax's non pay of insurance  Waste, etc. 

Additionally, consider operational costs like cleaning, staffing, and marketing, as they can quickly add up.For management, outsourcing to a professional property manager or leveraging tech platforms for bookings and operations could streamline things, especially if you plan to scale.

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

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