Additionally, I’m up for long distance investments but I would definitely need some mentoring there because it was hard enough managing the VT reno from Boston.My current strategy would be to rehab/flip a few houses a year so I can leave my W2 job and also add some buy and hold rentals (MFH, STR).

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I’m active duty Air Force with a year left before retirement.Another great strategy is using your VA loan to purchase a multifamily property.

What innovative strategies are real estate professionals using to minimize capital gains tax on property sales?

Exploring the idea and it seems like it could be a good strategy. 

Do you think successful RE entrepreneurs need to chase small time investors money, mentor newbies and write books about their winning strategies in an already over competitive / saturated market?

I am looking at the same strategy.

Curious if anyone else has implemented this strategy and is willing to share their experience?

And if so would I be able to do a Cashout refinance like people do with the BRRRR Strategy? 

You might have some luck with a house like that in midterm rentals but you'd have to be willing to really work on your strategy.