It will be nice to connect with other Newbie investors in the area and exchange plans and ideas.

@Sam Liu you might consider Reverse 1031 Exchange to avoid some of the challenges you mentioned you faced with timing and traditional 1031 exchange. 

It's always enriching to exchange knowledge and insights with fellow professionals in the field.Best,Jim Vani

And 1031 exchanges.

Reasons were many, but financially speaking, I had received a growth opportunity from my employer in exchange that I relocate to another part of the country.

The property is very qualified for a 1031. move consulted with a 1031 facilitator. 

Just make sure they won’t place a lien on your company.Equity Partner: Consider bringing in an equity partner to help with the $300K down payment in exchange for a share of the property.Renegotiate Terms: Try to renegotiate the closing date or lower the down payment amount.

You could sell now and try to 1031 into something "next". 

He can answer some of the logistics in a 1031 exchange. 

I have reviewed the IRC publication for prohibit transactions between the plan and a disqualified person which contain a few criteria including selling, exchanging and leasing the property.