After taxes I am ending up with roughly ~$6m.

It's a disappointing tactic that takes advantage of people's trust and eagerness to learn.So, how can you avoid falling into the trap of paying for information that's readily available for free?

It may be the best option but there are quite a few other strategies as well that could help lower your tax burden when you move on from this current property.

Aside from Easton, code requirements are pretty reasonable.I've looked at expanding to NJ, but the landlord / tenant laws and higher taxes are a killer.

RE taxes are almost 9K/year. 

  - if you're buying and selling in California, just know that the California Franchise Tax Board scrutinizes 1031 exchanges more than any other agency in the US, even more than the IRS. 

In case anyone was distracted by your lengthy response, I specifically asked for your credentials and how you cover "learning LLC's", "learning asset protection" & "learning tax write offs" just to get an understanding of your training program.

@Sarah Kensinger don t forget investors can build and triple net lease their properties via a long term lease to management companies and enjoy all the benefits of passive investing.You are right .management companies who are responsible for taxes , insurance and maintenance, will make sure the property and furnishings( which they paid for) are well taken care of.

Tax season!

If you plan to live in the property, you may have a better (IMO) option of using section 121 to avoid cap gains taxes up to $250k filing as an individual, $500k as a married couple.