If title was held in your personal name this would still be happening. 

(If you sell and don't 1031 the property, then you'd have capital gains taxes too if held for over a year, personal income taxes if under a year.)Property taxes should be looked at as an operating expense.

Some exchangers change how title is held on the replacement property once the exchange is "old and cold." 

How is the rental held, and what kind of rental?

Reading through some other forum posts, it looks like there are much simpler partnerships, entities, or offerings that would meet what I am trying to do:My Role:-Decide on properties to purchase, mostly SFHs-Establish LLCs or other business structures to hold the real estate and distribute returns-Purchase properties, using loans as needed depending on the ROI/cash flow desired from investors-Act as property manager for the properties-Depreciate properties held in business entities to minimize taxable income to investors-Distribute returns to investors-Create investments that have high cash flow (CF) and low appreciation (App) , moderate CF and App, low CF and high App-Find investors from connections, friends, and family with no public advertising-Advise in a minimal capacity on tax and real estate strategies-Send investment reports to investors-Be fiduciary to all investors-Receive compensation from PM and other management work I do related to the investmentsInvestors:-Can be non-accredited -Invest as little as $1000-Can use retirement accountsWhat references can people recommend for me to learn about business structures, partnerships, securities, taxes, or other topics to get me started on learning what will work for my goals?

We have several options to minimize squatters and breakins to steal mechanicals:1) Remove Mechanicals (so can't be stolen), install ArmorGuard doorjamb reinforcement to make it harder to kick in doors and use double-key deadbolts so entry thru a window still doesn't allow opening of a door for greater access.2) Install DAWGS which are metal screens that replace doors and cover windows to deter entry.

In the beginning they held the note well I was able to complete the remodel.

In the beginning they held the note well I was able to complete the remodel.

I am new to this and I also feel like I’m being held back due to being worried I’m making a wrong choice maybe because I’ve never purchased a property before… idk but would love any input!

But while the others want big investments, Ted's website does offer some freebies...https://tedthomas.com/wealth-w...I signed up for free on his website and was sent and email with Links to an information booklet and a list of auctions being held by county and state across the U.S.