Donating appreciated securities is a tax-efficient way to give.

And then it becomes speed and efficiency... get a few going and close them every 90 to 120 days  that's our goal ( which we hit sometimes sometimes not) But if my ground partner can be working on 4 or 5 all in the pipeline and we have a closing monthly ( which is our goal) they can make 10 to 15k  month and when we hit a good one more...

This approach allowed us to move quickly, securing the property and covering renovation costs efficiently.

I could move that equity into other projects, including properties that would rent for more efficient rates (rentals in the 3/2 to 4/2 2000sf range here tend to go for about $2200-2400/mo).

@Mike Shahi Selling the home as-is seems the most tax-efficient option.

Hi Caleb,From our experience, when flipping properties the most efficient ways to spend your money are the following:Focus on kitchens and bathrooms, as these areas consistently provide the most value for your investment. 

I have maybe 3 or 4 states in mind, I am trying to see where I could move that would be the most cost efficient for me.

They pull any moisture they can get out of the air, so if there are any small cracks or openings to outside air they will just continue running, filling up their tank from the moisture in the outside air and not working efficiently at drying out the space you’re trying to dry very well.

The most efficient strategy ALWAYS depends on your specific situation.

But you can shape your portfolio to become more passive or cash flow efficient or less exposed to local laws without having to pay the high costs of exit.  1031 exchanges allow you to move from any type of real estate anywhere in the country to any other type anywhere in the country.