If you continue the deferral until death then that tax reduction does happen. 

It's at around 580k now and continuing to grow but for someone else's benefit.

I just bought my first house hack and looking to continue to add more duplexes with taking a HELOC and doing BRRRR's.

If you don't know the law, you can't control the scenario and tenants will continue to make your life miserable. 

The plan is to move into the new home, live in it for 2 years, and then repeat the process of purchasing additional properties.Additionally, while we continue to build equity in our current home, we plan to rent it out.

Appreciation Investors: Investors focused on property appreciation might still find rent-controlled markets attractive, especially in high-demand urban areas where property values continue to rise despite rent regulations.

That's a weird battle to choose to fight.

It’s not as offensive if you can justify it by saying you are currently losing money on a monthly basis and cannot continue to do so. 

Excited to learn all things REI wise and continue building our portfolio and establish professional connections! 

It is essential to have a great connection and clear lines of communication with your CPA to continue your investment ventures' smooth operations.