Say you get to keep 6-7k after tax.I like Option A all day long. 

But also, how long does it take in this case?

Outline a clear exit strategy to meet your long-term goal of retaining the property for cash flow.Work with a CPA to ensure tax efficiency, particularly around depreciation, capital gains, and partnership income.

And there you are in luck because you can purchase any type of investment property anywhere in the country and defer all tax as long as you purchase at least as much as your net sale. and use all of your proceeds from the sale in the purchase. 

Our rental property that we intend to sell is currently a long term rental.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

There are a few that do not have any seasoning requirement on a cash out refinance as long was there was rehab completed on the property.

How long would it take to rent out?

no question a long term lease does restrict exit.