OK,This is a little obtuse but just stay with me. I was in the process of making two simultaneous but separate 1031 exchanges from two SFRs to two MFs. Well, here comes Hurricane IRMA and screws up one of the target M...

Day Trading and REI will get us there, but I hope to gain as much knowledge about real estate as I can to be able to succeed and be FREE!

Since this is a sale, they are responsible for capital gains tax. 

More options give you more chances to win.Yea, you may make a few bucks if you invest it in the meantime by investing in the market, which you'll have to pay capital gains on (short or long term depending on when you buy/sell) or the stock market may take a dive in the next couple of years and your $25k is now $18k, which changes your math for you ultimate goal of a MF house hack.

Even if its not a homerun and more like a base hit, the knowledge I will gain from the process will be priceless.

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.