John owns a second home in Palm Springs, CA. During the year, he rented the house for $5,000 for 56 days and used the house for 14 days during the summer. The house remained vacant during the remainder of the year. The expenses for the home included $5,000 in mortgage interest, $850 in property taxes, $900 for utilities and maintenance, and $3,500 of depreciation. What is John’s deductible rental loss, before considering the passive loss limitations? 

a. $200 

b. $875 

c. $2,500 

d. $3,200 

e. $0