Those tax savings could out way the benefits of renting.

Short term capital gains is your ordinary income tax rate and long-term capital gains where you hold the property a year or longer is considered long-term capital gains is in as taxed a lower rate.  

At least I will build equity and have some tax advantages, or even pay a lower price as a result of the high interest rates.

Just trying to see best way to play the tax game.

@William Willis  The tax sale is void.

Can I deduct the closing cost in my rental property taxes for 2023.

Take the obvious reason first - they value their time and expertise.

Additionally, negotiating with buyers directly demands a level of expertise and emotional detachment that might be difficult for homeowners with strong connections to their property.

Of course they charge for their services and expertise so that should be factored in to your decision.I wish there was a magic solution but I think you’re on the right track, best of luck!

I would talk to a lender, they look at your Schedule E section of your tax returns and add back depreciation, so basically, as long as that number is greater than the mortgage, your property will be a net zero on your debt to income ratio or it will be at a positive best case and small negative worst case, so you only have to really qualify for the next property.