@Tyler Speelman, A 1031 exchange solves the tax issue. 

This is a screenshot from a private Facebook group for tax professionals.

And @Michael Plaks is correct that setting up in GA didn't avoid the CA LLC fee. 

Maybe that is why the old owner didn't pay their taxes?

Quote from @Travis Smith: Age 56 and retiring from farming and I’ve been very good at avoiding income taxes with depreciation and business expenses.  

5 Tax Mitigation Strategies Every Real Estate Investor Should KnowAs a real estate investor, every dollar you save in taxes is another dollar you can reinvest into growing your portfolio.

How to avoid large loses in passive investments?

If you haven't yet found a CPA or tax professional to help you save on your tax bill each year, would you want BP to help recommend a tax professional for you? 

Looking for various tax strategies to reduce the reality that a large RV or boat is a grossly depreciating assetI would not have a loan, so claiming it as a primary or secondary residence and claiming the mortgage deduction is not applicable.I sold my primary residence and I have several rental properties which I use as I'm fixing them up.What I'm pondering is living aboard and working aboard developing a new product, while traveling.  

You may be able to deduct mortgage interest and property taxes before the property is in service.