It would/could be only 15% capital gains tax and yes you could/would deduct all selling costs including commissions and transfer taxes.

That cost me about $1,000 each time. 

It even gave suggestions on what I could improve based on what my competition is offering.Link to the operator in action is here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C1uTqgWGfs3AMsUdDWd0FOTbVFM...Quick tip: don’t pay the $200 for this just yet.

You'll likely also reduce your cost of living by moving to a stabilized apartment.Depending on the cashflow and debt paydown, you can use this strategy until you've built enough equity to reinvest.On the other hand, getting into a multi-family after refinancing will also help you build substantial equity to rinse and repeat in the coming years.

Not to mention the general PHX market has become expensive and people have already been looking for cost efficient alternatives in the northwest and southeast corners of the valley. 

You should consider making an investment in an area where you have a competitive advantage others. 

You will have a leg up on the competition where it's a stand-alone. 

What costs/fees should I look out for?

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly. 

San Antonio has a vibrant and competitive STR market, which means there’s great potential if done right!