Take into account variables like affordability, property taxes, rental regulations, and vacancy rates while doing in-depth market research to find viable investment areas.

A bunch of muni's (tax free), some treasuries, VOOG and maybe 10% to dabble in real estate. 

I bought 10 acres of vacant land in Joshua Tree CA at the county tax auction. 

Can I avoid paying capital gains tax some how?

I moved from NorCal to live and invest in Reno, NV because I still wanted to be close to the Bay Area but wanted to have much more favorable landlord/tenant laws, low property taxes (that don't reassess on the sale), consistent diversified job growth, and land constraints for higher appreciation. 

They specialize in tax deed purchases, rehab, tenant occupy then cash out and refi and repeat the process.

Property cash flows very well and has become an excellent tax shield with my other properties.

Its so the State can record the improvement and increase your property taxes .I make a great living redoing work done by hacks .

You need to check with your State, in Florida you will have to pay sales tax on any rental agreements of 6 months or less so check for any possible sales tax liability.

Not only that but I also would like to connect with everyone, investors, private lenders, loan officers, tax consultants, attorneys, contractors, property managers ETC.