Some states don't allow that I believe.Other countries....for the most part I think it is a free for all. 

You can take the capital gains (I assume that the ~$250k) tax free due to the sec121 exclusion if it was your primary 2 out of the past 5 years.Since you are concerned with rising cost and limited increased rent, sound reasonable to sell. 

@Cheryl BologneseFeel free to jump back in and take this thread back if there's more to your question that hasn't been answered.

For anyone reading this in a year or two, feel free to tag me and ask if the multiple accounts worked out or not.

There's a lot to cover with your questions so feel free to reach out, plus we offer complementary STR analysis. 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

Their free model has a one time $6 fee to be verified as the owner. 

Do it for free, of course.....and just be honest and empathetic.And I guess it helps if you actually know what you're talking about :-)

And if you've lived in it for 2 out of the 5 years prior to sale then you'll get to take the first $250K ($500K if married) of profit from that portion tax-free.  

Borrow money on Property #1 (tax free) and use that to buy another home for yourself if you wish to slow down.