Alameda County has high property taxes and there are 25 special assessments on Oakland property tax bills. 

Like the Tax sale Overages I think Diamond is recirculating that one. 

I am getting only 1.5% returns without taking into account the equity building portion.Mortgage tax write off is 0 as I currently pay mortgage on my primary residence.I have used this property as my primary home for 2 years in last 5 years.

There's nothing wrong with that though if that's what you're after, because there are some amazingly beautiful properties on those lakes, but you pay the tax premium for it too.

Here;s the key : Postion your investments in real property so that the investments can take advantage of ALL of the following: 1- cash flow 2- equity build up through loan amortization3- price appreciation4- tax benefitsThe LEAST important of the 4 above are tax benefits as investing through a retirement fund, ESPECIALLY ROTH, will provide tax shelter itself.  

I’m also fine with breaking even as the STR is more of a tax play for me.

It is important to remember that if you buy a single family home that you will live in for a while, consider living in it for 2 years before you sell because the IRS will allow you to exclude up to $250,000 of capital gain on your property from being taxed ($500,000 for married couples).

Any tax experts know if this is true or not? 

Tax season is in full swing, and for most individual taxpayers, the looming deadline for filing and payment is Monday, April 18, 2022.

I'm asking for recommendations for a tax professional in/Near South Atlanta experienced with investors.