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.- You mentioned this sale is tax free 121 exclusion, which is great, and seems like a solid start to your goal.- The townhouse you're moving into is currently a rental, but you plan to live there two years for the 121 exclusion.

I know that you do a great job smoothing out any "rough spots" in the lending process, so that certainly helps when the deal starts to go sideways... 

Get a police report to start.  

Did you have to jump through so many hoops and provide this level of personal information?

As with most PUDs, the developer handed things over to a management company who immediately started a $400/month assessment once the final unit in the development was sold. 

When does the cash flow start? 

As a newbie , I would start shopping for a property manager who can list and manage the rental.

What a great start to building wealth!

Start connecting with local investors or attend meetups. it’s one of the best ways to learn and get insight.