I'm just not seeing any strategy that can offset to any significant degree, the depreciating nature of either asset.  

There are outlier circumstances and big-picture strategies that could potentially apply; but that's why they need to talk to someone about their specific situation. 

Depreciation recapture (taxed at 25%) will also apply.

If not, who do you believe the natural buyer is and why do you believe they will pay retail when they can replicate what you accomplished with any number of available properties on the market at any given time?

Additionally, depreciation recapture (taxed up to 25%) still applies upon sale.Option B: Stay Two More Years and SellSince you rented the home for 8 of the last 22 years, after two more years as a primary residence, you would qualify for a 14/22 (63.64%) prorated portion of the $500K capital gains exclusion ($318,180).

Unfortunately, your only option is to apply to get it re-zoned.

To remedy that, the carpets should be ripped up and sealant applied to the subfloor, at minimum.There are also tiles in the smaller upstairs bathroom that are lifting up and creating a safety hazard; putting a rug on top is not a sufficient solution.The house is in a condition that materially interferes with the health of household members.

@Ofir R.Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

That's the nature of the market in 2025.