We want to know if it's better if we take advantage of this window to sell them tax-free and net close to $250k.

Rental rates will likely remain close to their “sticky” highs, especially after the recent corrections seen in quasi-oversupplied markets and consumers will have to pull back elsewhere.Excluding shelter, core inflation has actually been at 2% for some time now.

In a scenario where we sell the property (for round numbers purposes not including fees and closing, I have rounded the numbers as is) the profit is $800k , because it has been our primary residence for the last 4 years, are we still sheltered from $500k in capital gains? 

What I remember so distinctly about acquiring the first rental is how there were a lot of documents and signatures, but no actual money at the closing.

Some require six months of seasoning, while others may accept three months if the refinance is "on platform," meaning you closed the bridge loan with them.

Now the buyer's agent will be even more aggressive with trying to force his "client" to get under contract & close the deal.

The RE agent said the floors have large gaps, the flooring is bowing in the kitchen, and other problems that buyers notice.I've talked to realtors about the value of the 2 KS properties and they all say it's going to be hard to get anywhere close to what you paid for those.

They deed it out of the owners name OR they have someone with a fake (looks real) ID show up to sell at the closing table. 

.- thanks  1)  you likely wont be able to use the financing contingency  as it sounds like the loan is available at 80% ltv ...check with your realtor  or a real estate attorney  2)  rates are coming down so check the terms from the lender that can offer  80% or 75%  ltv 3) contact  the smaller to mid size banks and credit unions that are close to the subject property for options   4) if you have the means to leverage the 10% difference via HELOC / retirement account loan or  some other tool- consider it - good luck

I checked a two locations and they both have numbers that are very close to each other.