The first link makes it appear as tho I'd only need to pay gains on depreciation paid while renting (however, that example has Alice living in the home for "22 months" prior to sale, which doesn't apply to my case!). 

I would probably set the expectation by saying something like "We are addressing the underlying roof issue first.

First, the potential for tax write-offs makes it an attractive financial strategy, allowing me to optimize my tax obligations while building equity.

We just jumped in the game in April when we bought our first STR in Sevierville, TN.

Find a way to do both - at least for the first one.

Looking to buy a brand new house 2023 price is reasonable and charging 0.8-1% of purchase price is do able..my question is financing real estate but my first property is almost paid off and has been an uninterrupted rental for 7 years thankfully 90% paid off, cash is tight...could take out loan against CC at 4% flat to pay off house then maybe leverage paid off rental (private mortgage)?

The first time my partner force me to put in 2% which I ended up doing..

We had to hire an attorney and racked up legal fees that amounted to what the solar system was worth in the first place.

If this happens, it would be the first rate cut in over two years and could provide additional momentum to the housing market.

STT is paradise and you are by no means the first to want to do something here.