Let's assume the property has $313,000 in NOIValued at 6.26 M 5% cap loan $4,695,000P+I annual= $413,400> NOI5.216M 6% cap loan $3,912,000P+I annual= 344,460 > NOI4.47M 7% cap loan $3,352,500P+I annual= $294,708 <NOI cash flow + Are you a gambling man? 

Once you recognize a capital gain, there are ways to invest that create passive losses to offset these passive gains, but that can only happen if you have capital gains in the first place! 

Lastly, I've also read that bonus depreciation is not recognized in the state where we live (same state as where the properties to be sold are located). 

4 doors if managed right can make you, $350,000 over 2-4 years. 2 doors  maybe  $200,000 in 2-3 years.Little gamble. 

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I told him I'd gamble that there's no one who even knows that restriction exists to enforce even if an heir lived in the area...the way to legally eliminate them is either get the beneficiary to record a new document (possibly a QC deed) to eliminate their restrictions, or pursue a Quiet Title if you think the person is no longer around or their heirs are not identifiable. 

So just recognize this could be lengthy process if they default.If it was me, I would take it as a non-refundable deposit with a letter of intent and a purchase and sale agreement that the money is a down payment, is not refundable and they must execute the closing by a specific date otherwise they forfeit the money.

It's important to have good advice so you can recognize a hiccup vs a gut punch!

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

So many folks will scream that buying negative cash flowing RE is "gambling".