If so, you can use the 121 exclusion and save on capital gains taxes to sell the home. 

Taxes on stocks held long enough are treated as capital gains.

Similar endeavors are underway in Rhode Island and Telluride, focusing on assisting first-time homebuyers and developing affordable rental properties.One significant strategy employed by these governments is the utilization of tax-exempt financing.

Why MIS is so unpopular method to defer tax??

Once you have the building plans and projected budget, you can get a no-cost estimate on the tax benefits you are entitled to.

Looking for recommendations on the best way to find properties (distressed, tax delinquent, etc.), reputable contractors, hard money lenders, and wholesalers.

While researching my options to reduce my 2024 tax burden (already maxed the 401k and HSA), I see that it is possible to buy an investment property, use it for Short Term Rentals and as long as certain conditions are met, I can accelerate the depreciation which can be used as an offset to W-2 income.

@Bryce Kennebeck not sure how moving to an LLC impacts your ability to take the primary residence tax benefit.

Say with your after-tax money?

-Title retired at the DMV-Be on an "owner owned" lot, without lot / service fees other than taxes.