In your case it sounds like your short term goal is to acquire your first property. 

We are ready to move forward to begin acquiring more properties, but I am wondering what has everyone done in order to minimize taxes for their real estate? 

Not just what's for sale, but what has physically been built here in the area.

Leveraging financing to acquire multiple properties is a smart move for long-term wealth building. 

Real-estate Rookie here, I am going to try to make this as concise at possible.There is a mixed commercial unit for sale in my market that I have had my eye on for awhile.

In California, transferring ownership could trigger a property tax reassessment,To maintain compliance, a qualified intermediary (QI) must facilitate the 1031 exchange, and you cannot take direct possession of sale proceeds.

Being patient and buying a good property is better than acquiring your first property quicker using creative purchasing techniques if the real estate acquired using creative techniques is not good real estate.

I have 6 houses and consider myself a novice.  I was thinking of selling 1 house and taking some profits, but I have become aware of the following federal taxes
1. Depreciation Recapture= 25% tax
2. Long term capita...

The IRS has strict rules when it comes to related-party transactions in a 1031 exchange, especially when acquiring a property from a family member’s estate.

My parents have their home for sale and are considering moving into this property if they sell their home and paying us rent.