This is a way to structure the deal so that the seller gets cash at closing and can defer the capital gains tax for 30 years.

instead, it is capitalized by an adjustment to basis.If the renovation was done to make a unit of the property ready and available for rent, then the renovation cost is also capitalized, not deducted. 

I will continue to work a full time job and have access to another $100k I will keep in the stock market, so there is access to additional capital if absolutely necessary.Any inputs/advice would be greatly appreciated!! 

Also that improvements have to be made within that 6 month time frame to count them towards the amount or your "bumper" will be too low and you will be subject to the capital gains tax on the difference. 

Not really because I found out that, after the real estate agency's 5% fee (30K),  I will have to pay around 30% in capital gain taxes which comes up to a whopping 96K.

My personal goal is to build capital to go hands on into the Multi-unit investments, however, I have bills like the rest.

Consider Flipping as a means to generate capital needed to acquire properties.

The company will likely help us sell our home.From my vantage point, I think the reasons to sell are:- Free money from the company to sell our home (~$80k commission)- We’ve been in the home long enough to qualify for the married couple capital gains exemption and will likely take advantage of the full $500kReasons to hold and rent would be:- Keep our 2014 low-ish tax base.

You've got the big ones but sometimes I'll also adjust utilities or r&m if I think capital improvements completed as part of the transaction will impact those figures.

Not sure if you are looking for private or traditional lenders, but Lima One Capital is a private lender that does 30 yr loans on investment properties.