Now I'm studying CRE finance, investment, and tax strategies aside from my full-time job to better equip myself with the essential financial literacy. 

I was recommended by a fellow tax deed investor H.

@Mickey Petersen I bought this one in Mar 2020 from the local tax sale.

If your intent it primarily to resell (the definition of a fix n flip) then you can't 1031 it.But that being said, there are a bunch of my clients over the years who have shifted their model slightly so they can get the adrenaline rush of fixing and the tax deferral of 1031.  

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. 

Tax Considerations: What taxes should I be aware of for property management services, even if the properties are mine?

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

Tax Considerations: What taxes should I be aware of for property management services, even if the properties are mine?

Can I avoid paying capital gains tax some how?