High income earners may be subject to an additional 3.8% tax called the net investment income tax on both short-and-long term capital gains.So, yes, if your only objective to avoid capital gain and pocket the profit (not to do 1031 exchange or QOZfund), then stretching it to 2 years is your best option.

The GP share of the profit at the END of the deal also know as the PROMOTE is generally 20% to 30% of the profit (big picture high level). 

We are the perfect storm of low inventory and high demand, so a lot of properties are still going for over asking price. 

To me, that strategy is highly questionable to justify a loan. 

I would love to know this too as I am looking for a mastermind group to join and help with knowledge sharing, learning, skill development, conacts/networking, accountability and of course fun...which is highly underrated. 

I wasn’t prepared to invest this amount of money in the first few years, so I'm unsure how to proceed.Due to the high interest rates at the moment, mine being at 7%, and with two tenants paying below-market rents, I currently have no cash flow.

Does it also mean as long as any school (such as high school) is better?

Columbus will likely see the fastest appreciation just based on the rate the city is growing, but in Cleveland you will see high cash-flow and Cincinnati is a great mix of both. 

If you are local to the SLC or Utah county area, I highly recommend attending local SLREIA or UTREIA groups.

I would highly advise to use your savings to execute.