So I don't see any benefit to holding on to it longer when you're that negative on cash flow. 

We wouldn't be breaking ground anytime soon, just now starting the info gathering phase.

Who benefits from this prop?

In hindsight it was the only benefit I got.. as they never made a dime all the years I owned them and then to resell at least I could sell them retail but they had to be fully renovated to compete with new builds so any cash flow i made went right back into renovating before i sold them.. 

Working with a CPA on your tax strategy will definitely help ensure you’re getting the benefits you’re after.Good luck with the closing!

Granted, they had the benefit of relatively low purchase prices relative to rental income; low interest rate loans they were able to refinance into and (generally) rising house values.  

The tax benefit however, will tip it favorable.

If you are an "authorized user" on your husband's credit card(s) you can benefit from his credit and start increasing your score.

If an agent really takes the time to understand what's benefiting the client, it's more straightforward.  

Considering it is listed as a benefit of upgrading to pro account..