Just asking more the atmosphere in Indy now economically etc.

A few of those placed strategically on top of 3-4 inches thick of concrete pavers might keep the problems from getting much worse.Foundation issues are some of the worst problem investors face, unless you know how to fix them economically. 

You're having a hard time finding strategy because, in general, you cannot take a loss for tax purposes unless you suffer an economic loss or you're moving economic gain to the future with depreciation deferral.There's no magic bullet. 

Big and small companies alike have chosen Houston for the location of their corporate headquarters. 4th largest city in the US - This has increased the housing demand in the Houston areas and landlords are enjoying low vacancy and rent increase.

You'll also want to research things like economic and population growth, schools, crime, unemployment etc.

Economics 101: Supply and Demand-  If Supply is low and the Demand is high the Price will go UP.  

A little more expensive up front but tremendously more economical in the long run!

For long term investing, they'll generally all tell you to look at most, if not all of the following:  population, population growth, job growth, rent growth, economic diversity, wage growth, new construction rate, vacancy rate, landlord friendliness, and performance during prior recessions. 

On paper your property does not seen all that appealing from the economics of it seeing it just breaks even and rents would unlikely increase at a high rate because it's a 2F unit which tends to be stable.

As best as humanly possible, avoid bringing market economics into your household relationships.If you are going to be actively managing the property, then it does not seem unreasonable to take 10% of the rent.