An additional twist here is that if I sell by the end of February, I will save probably $20K in taxes and won't have to do a 1031 exchange b/c I would have lived in the place for 2 of the last 5 years.  

I've seen similar questions answered, but I've got a little twist to my story, so I hope someone could help provide some insight.My parents have been living in their primary residence for 10 years, but will be moving out of country and turning it into a rental for the next 2 years.

There was a new twist added to the deals mentioned above. 

Hey BiggerPockets friends! I have something that I desperately need advice on. I was driving around my neighborhood in the suburbs of Philly and came across a sign that read "Triplex For Sale By Owner". I called the n...

Everyone and their mother sends out the Just Listed Cards... add a little twist to it.

Second, I will throw another twist your way to consider, which goes along with other posts already made.  

You may or may not win this, be gentle but firm with your position when explaining it.The tenant that occupies the basement could be twisted a couple of ways.  

There's one called the Professional Investors Guild which is usually every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Emerald Coast convention Center and another networking group every last Tuesday of the month at the Twisted Grape in Shalimar 6pm.If you're not on my list already, please sign up at the website on my signature.I have a couple right now to sell that'd be more suitable as rentals.

Simmer gently for 6 months (seasoning time in lender speak) 5. 

Interior doors typically have passage locks (which do not lock) or privacy locks (which lock with a button or a twist).