Britt,My firm has evaluated some smaller properties (under $500k) in the past for cost segregation, and it generally does not cost justify moving forward, since the benefits are small, and typically the tax liability on the income is minimal if any.

Are you looking to sell some/all of your portfolio by minimizing your tax exposure and be more "maintenance free"? 

This leaves here with almost $500k in capital gains to pay tax on.I'm trying to find creative ways in which she can minimize this tax burden. 

This is my third year investing with my mini me 12 year old and this is our 5th deal.My 12 year old found us a great deal- I teamed up with my friend and family member agreed to pay purchase and renovations.

If you’re just starting or want to minimize risk, house hacking is a killer move—grab a duplex, live in one unit, rent the other, and let it pay down your mortgage while you scale up.

This way, we receive continuous updates from attorneys who eat, sleep, and breathe lending at minimal cost and we know we are always up to date.

This preserves the higher FMV basis for the child while minimizing gift tax implications.

Water is a lienable utility here so I would minimize putting the bill in the tenant's hands unless you're certain that it will be paid.If you need a plumber in the Wilkes-Barre area I'd recommend Billy Smith of No B.S.

You can't decide which one to choose based on the minimal information you provided.

Better if the company has a lot of info in writing that you can absorb to minimize this.