Do you have a current need for that cash flow generated from the tax savings?

Zero capital gain tax, next to zero income tax, property Tax is super small.  

Ask for a line of credit.  

I let both of those properties just go for tax's I tired of the BS..

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So if you have the property for a total of 10 years, moved in at year 8, little value or tax advantage.

As someone mentioned, the only thing passive about real estate investing is the tax treatment. 

@Emily Gowen so as you pointed out you would not have to do a 1031 exchange on your current home to avoid the capital gains tax and coupled with what Dave Foster pointed out I think, speaking from experience you would have a high likelihood of success. 

To transition to multi-family properties, research landlord-friendly states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Indiana with favorable eviction laws, lower taxes, and higher rental demand.

Some homes even come with tax breaks or city funding to help cover the costs.