I did a lot of research on options.

If you’re looking for ways to make the numbers work, sometimes that means evaluating different markets, financing options, or property management strategies that help mitigate risks like vacancies and maintenance surprises.You’re not alone in feeling like 2025 could go in multiple directions, but one thing remains true—real estate continues to be one of the strongest vehicles for long-term wealth when approached the right way.

Yes you have more options in the city, but it's no guarantee that you're going to get into a decent school anymore with families moving to catchment areas of the schools that they want and filling them.

This is typically HIGHER than option one. 

So all of the gain and depreciation recapture are initially still tax deferred.However, like Joe said, the down side is later when sold  you lose the 1031 option. the client will pay tax on all gain and depreciation recaptured from before the 1031 also. 

This will either eliminate or open different options for you.3.

.: Some of you have reached out to me to see if we can connect on zoom or other means to pursue legal options.

Once the city gives direction, then start to look at available options and penciling out the numbers to see what makes the most sense.  

Keep providing value add options for your owners & they'll keep knocking.

As you indicated you have plenty of options to start.