Only issue is I'm self employed.

I'd definitely talk to your CPA to run scenarios, but I believe there are some exceptions to the 2 years if your move is due to an employment change or other extenuating circumstance that causes you to need to move more than 50 miles from your current place of residence.I feel like tax code is always slightly changing, so I've found running different scenarios with a CPA is the easiest way to get a straight answer.

Can you rollover the inherited IRA into a self directed ira or solo 401k(if you are self employed) and continue to defer?

What strategies should I employ in these negotiations to ensure the partnership is equitable and beneficial for both parties?

She is still technically employed and earning an income while she still has sick hours, and she may get Worker's Compensation, but she may not.

I am 29, single, employed, have ample savings, a full VA loan, and am pre approved for 550k, and looking within an hour of the dc metro area, ideally Harford county MD due to the good schools and military bases near by. 

Population is growing aggressively and jobs are moving here especially with major employers like Intel, Google, Amazon, Nationwide, etc.

For me, it’s just easier to have applicant pay Smartmove directly after I’ve checked landlord history and verification of employment.

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This leaves a lot of room for you to convince the employer that YOU are the right candidate and will learn the software quickly once hired.I suggest playing up your experience with other accounting or prop mgmt software if you have it.