Money isn't an issue per se as we just downsized our primary so we have money from that.

@Greg Seivert You're absolutely right to question that advice.Just because you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS) under IRC §469(c)(7) does not mean your rental income shifts to Schedule C, and it does not trigger self-employment (SE) tax.Rental income, even when you're a REPis still reported on Schedule E, unless you're:Providing substantial services (e.g., cleaning, concierge, hotel-like operations), orRunning a business like flipping or wholesalingREPS simply allows rental losses to be treated as non-passive, so they can offset other income like W-2 or business profits.

I wholesale in SE Wisconsin and also buy.

That can trigger Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT), which most investors want to avoid inside an IRA.That said, the rules aren’t about “flipping” per se...they’re about the level of involvement and intent.

I meant to say a deferment in payment and not a "discount" per-se.

@Chris MatthiasI won't say I have the best and easiest way, per se. 

I wanted to sell to put the money in the stock market, so I wasn't a "motivated" seller per se.

Not implying it is a bad investment, per se, but unless you understand how to maximize values and what risks are appropriate to take, you might as well throw your money into a money market or S&P index fund.  

I have a duplex on SE Cape Coral….

If you are looking at a more moderate population area where neighborhoods aren't distinct and "birds of a feather flock together," per se, then you likely can be serviced well in multiple markets by one realtor.