So I’ll have to explain these qualifications ahead of time to avoid discrimination?

I do acknowledge I have a hard road ahead and missed the free ride part of the trip. 

Go ahead and have your allergist prepare a letter that describes all the suffering you would incur living with a dog.

What is a good and or acceptable amount of money to have saved up before buying your first rental property I'm aware this can vary depending on the state/area but is there a rule of thumbThank you ahead of time 

If you like the house and the area and want to live there and its habitable, go ahead and try to get a plain vanilla conventional loan from the local credit union and mortgage broker. 

Plan for your next property but there's no reason to rush into something so quickly.

For the unit you are vacating, you will need a one year lease signed ahead of time as well.  

Yes, don't think too far ahead right now.

In most cases if you have someone offer to be in and out in 60 days on a 4500 sq ft build "RUN".  60 days is a rush job in my opinion.

Do a Reverse ExchangePlan ahead - Plan to win!