Remodel while the property is still in your name to increase its basis, which can reduce future capital gains taxes, and take advantage of the capital gains tax exclusion if you sell within three years (up to $250K for single filers or $500K for married couples).

This has the obvious weakness of the unknown nature of future cap rates, but that's really the heart of your question here.Estimating future cap rate is part art, part science. 

Find a reliable team, offer fair pay, and keep them motivated to stick with you for future projects.That’s what I have off the top of my head.

In MN it feels like NJ and NY has long bought up every section of decent future developable land.

Taxes on the original gains are deferred until December 31, 2026, and future gains from the OZ property can be tax-free if held for 10+ years.

This is my first deal and I wanted something to provide me stability for future me

The third property has a nice cash flow.I am wondering if there are steps I can take to reduce the cashflow issues of the 2 properties before obtaining another property, like pay down the mortgages or should I just save the cashflow from the third property to pay for any future expenses?

I position my inspections as 'planning for future repairs/improvements' which mitigates that whole 'he's here to get my security deposit' mindset.And, I would rather have the tenant with me than to have him later claim that something was broken during the inspection.  

.- Can't see a Senior-Only complex allowing Short-Term-Rentals (STR).If so, SELL.2) What is the history of Association Fee increases and how well capitalized is the Association for future repairs?

They were supposed to have it completed January 1st apparently, but their website still says "The Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs will publish the Tenant Bill of Rights in the near future.