Or sell using the 1031 exchange along with a partial 121 primary residence exemption There is a way you could take advantage of the 121 primary residence exclusion allowing you to take the first $250k of the gain tax free ($500k if married) and qualify for a 1031 exchange.Say you purchase a property as your primary residence (house hack extra rooms for extra income) and lived there for two years while stationed there.

There is usually extra charges on closing to pay for that service… but it is minimal.All the best!

Thanks @Brian Ortins our agent has been great to work with, she definitely takes the extra steps needed to get them sold. 

The area might just be extra popular at this time.

I’m a DIYer who is really needing an extra set of hands for most things.

This setup adds an extra layer of anonymity and protection.

Congrats and knock out that extra debt you accumulated so you can save up for STR #2!

Then sell on the side, extra pipeline for revenue. 

Then get a rider for extra coverage for liability? 

If multifamily options seem scarce, consider house hacking single-family homes with extra rooms or an ADU for cash flow.