If I can get 2 different renters in before Jan 1 2025-is still possible by obviously getting a cost seg.Also, would all of the house hunting, going out to see properties, research (calling city for license/map searching) and buying the furnishings count toward the 1 of 7 qualifications IRS demands in addition to the 2 Airbnb bookings-preparing home, cleaning, set up etc?

I'd probably just search for keyword Toledo in the forums and read the plenty of info that is already out there. 

Youtube is the second largest search engine, and has videos on basically every subject known to man.

When I did an online search for commercial multifamily lenders, most have a minimum lending requirement of $1M and I don't need that much. 

Just search the forums here and you'll read a ton about the program.I tell people it is a tool rather than a strategy.

It mitigates the risk because you can go slow, you are living in the property, and you get the tailwind of 2+ years of market appreciation while waiting to sell tax free on the gains.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

There will be a lot of agents advertising their market, and while this can be annoying, it can also be helpful when searching for areas to look in. 

After a little while of this you can slow down and just use the one contractor you have gained a good relationship with and know their numbers on rehabs.

I keep getting the run around and saying oh it's just the slow months and things will be picking up soon.