>> Not really but there is a homestead tax exemption for retail buyers so yes taxes will be little higher for investors but you can easily calculate the taxes by going to countys website.

You can apply for a rent control exemption in order to raise rents substantially (but within reason).

If the assessed value is lower than market value, it could be because the current owner is entitled to tax exemptions (homestead exemption, veteran's exemption, and senior citizen's exemption are a few examples), and these are sometimes also tied to limits on annual assessment increases.

Flipping houses is a business, and if a tax-exempt entity like an IRA engages in a business on a regular or repeated basis, there are some pretty steep taxes (UBIT) paid to level the playing field for tax-paying businesses.While an IRA is not necessarily the route for your intended use, there is a lot of potential to increase the security and returns your IRA can generate by investing in real estate and notes. 

I would continuously take advantage of the capital gains tax exemption every two years, while also building my rental property portfolio.

It can vary based on the assessed value, and the exemptions received. 

(the property tax estimator page)- Enter the figure from #3 into "Enter the value of your property"- Choose an exemption if you're going to have one - in most cases, none

Sell this summer and avoid capital gains as I currently qualify for the 2/5 homeowner tax exemption. 2.)

Note that 250/day gets you a contractor that is exempt from Worker's Comp, add 30-40% if they have (8% employer taxes and MC + 22-32% WC insurance).

But buy the insurance yourself, don’t take the “free” title insurance as they typically don’t search for unrecorded items and they will be exempted in the “free” title policy.