When considering the multi unit property as strictly an investment purchase where you will not occupy one of the units, the amount of reserves funds required to be verified will be in addition to the down payment.

This is a business that requires hard lines and strict enforcement of policy. 

the comps are as follows 1)carpet,tile 2)tile, wood 3)laminate 4)laminate, tile. 

Then follow up in a month and see if their numbers have changed.

Maybe you're not realizing that each month I'll be paying $402 (going to principal +interest) + $200 (strictly to principal.) 

Message them and tell them you want to follow them around and help them for 3-6 months for free!

I would go find the money first then the deals will follow.

I follow his podcast and he has been on Bigger Pockets podcast twice I believe but I have yet to call and talk with them.

To learn more about this, see the following: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/2017-ira-deduction-limits-effect-of-modified-agi-on-deduction-if-you-are-covered-by-a-retirement-plan-at-work

If you follow all the rules you will avoid any gain on the property you sold, remain invested in productive real estate, and receive the whatever tax benefits remain in owning a house after any tax reform is completed.This would entail many assumptions and an after tax cash flow analysis but I think the best and worse case scenarios would give you some comfort in making a decision.