The particulars are:Total SF: 5160Roof: Shingles, replaced 2001Plumbing: Mix of PVC and Copper, updated in 2014-2023Heating/ cooling: forced air, 3 furnaces replaced in 2014-16, one AC replaced in 2014Electrical: has been updated periodically from 2014-2023.

I normally have a 30 to 45 day grace period on my option contract, to locate my end buyer to assign my contract to.

I can do 80% cash out with no seasoning period. feel free to reach out ! 

Ask your current lender to extend .... 

If you want $80,000 in cash flow from SFH rentals forget it, too much needs to happen in a one year period. 

Were very hesitant to rent it out to such a large party because we did such a great job updating the home and we feel that all that work may get damaged in a short period of time.

While there's no specific holding period required by the IRS.

For example, IRC § 1014(e) specifically denies basis adjustment on property that is gifted during the one-year period prior to the decedent’s death, that is then reacquired by the original individual who transferred the property.

Currently, we have a homeowner's policy which extends liability over the rentals. 

Since your primary address was the condo as of your last tax return, you could argue that you maintained a primary residence there, even while living abroad.In case if you don't complete the desired period, I guess you will be able to claim partial exclusion as from your question I understand that you left the residence due to employment purpose.