Hi Geoff,In my opinion, keeping your current home as a rental property could be a smart move.

We then will either sell or keep it as a STR depending on what makes more sense for us. 

Feel free to keep us updated on your findings here.

Alternatively, put it on the market and give the tenants notice keeping in mind that showing times will have to be done with 24 hours' notice to the tenants. 

This is so I know if I should keep the person I currently have.

I have great clientele with repeat customers and wonderful word of mouth which keeps me busy enough to fill my summers and time off during the school year. 

Great reason for not pulling deductions forward.I have been retired from a W2 job for some time and my income is at an all time high and will just keep going up with more RE investments. 

Do not allow dog until proof of insurance with you as additional insured given.also, keep in mind you only need to provide reasonable accommodation. 

Do you typically keep profits in the US/USD?

If they can't do that, keep shopping.This may require digging up the foundation, sealing it from the outside, and installing a french drain to keep water away from the walls.