The absolute best way to avoid taxes is not earn income.  

I don't see that happening any time soon based on your 2022 to now trajectory, but you do want to find a way to make it profitable.

Paint would go a long way on making this one shine!

The reason is, you must continue the interest clock on each year's taxes to up to the present, at whatever the interest rate was at the time of the auction.

i wish i had better news for you but it's probably not feasible in the short term to replace your W2 income with rental income. 

Hello,Im working with a lender to refinance into a Fanny Freddy mortgage now that I have stabilized my 36 unit complex.They have asked for a CAPEX schedule, and a T-6, in addition to the rent roll. 

Joining BiggerPockets is a fantastic first step – it’s where so many great real estate journeys start.

1) Yiu REALLY need to know what CA will  allow you to do, I don’t know, but the state may say too bad landlord, you lose. 2) Assuming your attorney (Or you if you’re able to decode the laws that relate to your situation and are willing to go to court in front of a judge against a “sick” kid.) think you have the right to collect the rent I’d give them two options. 

@Stephen Patton, welcome to the forums!

Why they need to inspect the interior when the exterior is pristine remains a mystery, but we don’t make the rules.