After this year's tax bill I need to do something different to reduce my tax liability.

My question being, if I asked to be a 1099 employee instead of a W2 employee, would i qualify as Reps for taxes since I self-manage and take care of all of our own rentals yearly?

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

.- We have taxes skyrocketing.- Cap rates are still lower than interest rates.

I'm think on starting on to obtain government listing (pre-foreclosure, tax liens, water shut off, etc) and also probably call or text Real Estate Agents on listings they might have that aren't on the MLS.

There is positive job growth from the tech industry, manufacturing jobs from Tesla, geographically restricted building, no income tax, low property taxes, close to CA, mild weather, and landlord friendly. 

if its tax once the option is exercised tax is due at that time..

Taxes have to be collected somewhere.

What taxes will we need to pay besides the capital gains tax? 

Strong job growth, landlord friendly, low property taxes, cash flow opportunities, and proximity to one of the wealthiest areas in the world (Silicon Valley).