Since you’ve already gained experience with partnerships and deal structuring, those skills will serve you well in any path you choose.

I'd be happy to connect and chat in greater detail if it would be valuable!

Also your capital gain is lowered the more you bonus.If you are going to accelerate you need to really consider how much personal property there, how long you're going to hold it, any offsets available, alternative transaction structures like installment sales or even delaying it a year.Publication 5653 (6-2022) (irs.gov)It lists four more including the ones below.The detailed engineering cost estimate approach (or detailed estimate approach) is similar to the detailed cost approach.

I was talking with an investor about what I could read so I could have a valuable conversation with him about real estate investing.

So, look at your own situation—do you have money to invest, some valuable skills, or a network you can tap into?

My thought is that the the drive thru is the most valuable part of this property in case I need to release it.

Some people say that is not the 'fastest way' to gain wealth in RE is to highly leverage and go big.

First thing I see is you're close to hitting the 2 years OO for a tax free sale on any gain...obviously you don't currently have any gain, but if you can wait it out then any future gains would be tax free...it gives you some wiggle room later. 

I gained one additional renter, adding $800 more monthly rent income, and we build approx $40-$50K of equity.

After you do that get to 5 million dollars in real estate that is when everything really starts gaining traction and your wealth turns into a run away train.