If it can help me gain a Great Reputation and Close Great deals I won't hesitate to generously and fairly compensate them for that.

In order to save in taxes can you sell both properties as a package deal but allocate more of the sales price towards the dollar store property that is eligible for capital gains?

Here is a great article from Realtor.com that gives great insight on the best markets for real estate investors. https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/best...Your $100k-$150k will allow to acquire 1-3 properties at a discount that cash flow well.

Andrew Johnson Lee Ripma Thank you for your insights - although I'm still not 100% clear in what makes make this "8plex" commercial legitimately.

Either way you gain clarity on your next steps.

Accompanied by many industry leaders from the Central Valley covering a wide range of topics.I learned a lot and gained some great resources and contacts.

So, by buying it for less than market value, you might be causing yourself excess capital gains taxes later on.

Or you can refinance the Wyoming property, pull the equity out that you have gained through 3 years (or whatever time on station) of ownership and use the extra money for closing costs, etc on the Savannah purchase. 

Also, if you have advice for someone like me who is looking to increase their deal flow and eventually gain financial independence/early retirement, send it my way.

I am trying to gain more knowledge on the subject of partnerships and could use some advice.