How will the installment sales impact capital gains? 

On the bourbon front, love Pappy neat, but also love Angel's Envy Rye in a proper Sazerac with absinthe.  

The STR item has been a hot topic in Jacksonville proper since 2018 or so.

I did see that SB7 said that multifamily properties would require submeters installed in every unit.

The key would be to properly line up a plan (Scope of work, contractor, exit numbers)!

I recommend installing automation as one differentiator fromother properties.The furnishings must be durable and attractive to tenants.Quality photos and a property-specific website that provides extensivedetail about the property, the area, fun things to do, etc.Flexible lease terms.

I have 8+ units that I would like to install plank flooring/vinyl of some sort when the units turn over tenants.

Sometimes, I see people add bedrooms when it doesn't make sense.It's often not as simple as just putting up a wall because you need lights, outlets, and proper ventilation.

Both strategies have risks, but with syndication my feel is that there's much more opportunity to diversify your money and optimize for taxes. 1031s, for example, are possible with syndications if structured properly.

If seller let roof warranty expire or not keep it up then typically try to get a credit from the seller at closing to cover future roof maintenance.Whether a roof needs lots of maintenance depends on if it was installed properly and how many trees are around it.