I can't do that with my stocks or do anything myself to influence its value.

Aren't you glad that some antisocial media influencer brought this "tax strategy" to your attention?

While it is true that the time of year can influence market activity, as others have mentioned, there is usually a trade-off depending on the season.

The market since COVID has reacted incredibly over reactionary on the way up & down, so I expect a K-type recovery in certain pockets but it be just profound and quicker than the yesteryears(3-4 type fall in GR, 5yrs + in GD).

Influence or control can lead to a beneficial owner even if you own little equity.Also it is 20 FT EEs AND $5M Revenue AND a physical office.

This will heavily influence the best strategy for you.

I’d recommend starting with business credit cards that only require a soft inquiry, so you don’t risk a denial from one bank that could influence the others.

My "day job" is in digital marketing (corporate, not "influencer"), so that tends to be my sandbox ;-) Thanks John!

Narrow your focus, stop buying properties, and figure out what you actually know really well rather than letting FOMO, spreadsheet calculations on faulty pro formas, and advice of strangers on the internet influence your investment decisions. 

The fact that you are working with a loan officer who is coaching you on committing fraud, you may want to change your circle of influence.