Performing "better" should also be analyzed on an after-tax basis.

There is an offer to buy but if I include everything I've spent over the years, mortgage P&I, taxes, insurance, HOA, and recent repairs, I will just break even.

Rental income carries the debt service 100% How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

We pay payroll taxes and workers comp, we comply with state and federal laws regarding work place safety, PTO, vacation, labor laws et al.

That’s your home mortgage interest as well as property tax and insurance for 2nd half of the year.

Fannie/Freddie (Conventional) loans aren't just about rate and transfer taxes. 

The country has massive debts and deficits. 

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@Emily Gowen so as you pointed out you would not have to do a 1031 exchange on your current home to avoid the capital gains tax and coupled with what Dave Foster pointed out I think, speaking from experience you would have a high likelihood of success. 

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans, which are popular for investors, may see changes that limit their accessibility.