Most states will not charge you any transfer taxes however I have heard that some states will charge some sort of transfer taxes. 

Meanwhile, while you wait for an uncontrollable event like appreciation, you are losing $1,000 +monthly if you have 100% occupancy on a LTR at $2k per month.( prop tax, insurance , mortgage)Cut your loses.

I have a master "Rent Paid Checklist" for every month on Google sheets and Rent Rolls, a master Lease Anniversary List, and a monthly to-do list to make sure I don't forget to pay the mortgagees and such alongside a month-specific to-do list I add on to not forget to pay taxes or that Suite 205 said they are moving out at the end of the month.

Extremely high taxes and maintenance costs plagued by huge inventory sitting in the market. 

I went to the county assesor and found out the taxes are current and no back taxes are owed.

We currently have 3 mortgages but the 2 pay for themselves with rents and have been rented for over 2 years so we are able to use that income to offset those.

If I start with no money and no experience, how long should it take me to have enough income to replace my salary and retire?

As a Canadian, I need the help of experts who can help me understand lending, legal, and tax strategies and implications.

If you want to shower me w/advice on my specific scenario:2x Duplexes4% Mortgage Rates / Very small loansMixture of LTR/MTR/STRActive Income (not very passive)Net Income around $24,000 in totality (however my books are a mess and am currently working with someone to CLEAN THEM UP so I can get a clearer picture)Would you a) hold; b) sell and open a franchise or other business venture ?

They owe back taxes(3500) and I'm sure they do not have the funds to make repairs.