@Brandon MorganAn LLC will not reduce your taxes.

Focus on cities with favorable price-to-rent ratios, population growth, and employment trends, such as Des Moines, Oklahoma City, and Charlotte, while considering factors like landlord-friendliness and property taxes.

And if you’re into marketing, knowing your way around Canva or even basic social media scheduling tools would be really helpful too.Finding a gig might take a little effort, but there are so many opportunities out there.

What are true returns for comparison, before or after Income taxes? 

Companies choosing new locations look for these key factors:Metro population over 1 Million: Companies require access to a large, skilled workforce and established infrastructure.Low Crime Rates: High crime deters both businesses and residents.Low Operating Costs: Companies prefer locations with lower taxes and fewer regulations to maintain competitiveness.Low Risk of Natural Disasters: Companies avoid areas prone to natural disasters that can disrupt operations.

Taxes/Insurance- depends a lot on where you are located.The homes themselves- POH or TOH? 

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

What are the tax ramifications of a sale, if any?

There are rentals, fix and flippers, lenders, tax liens, note investors, STR, commercial etc.

Malibu allows it but requires a 15% "hotel tax" on the gross revenue.I would recommend looking out of state or underwrite the property as a long term rental in the event laws change.