That being said they're not the cheapest, though I don't think anyone could argue that they're not one of the most experienced and best around. 

You seem to want to argue why not to list on VRBO so don't list on VRBO.

I could argue even the case for gold is relative.

However, both mobility and technology and the ability of more people to work where they do not live, has grown this niche, as @Dennis Smith has argued.

And for those who say they'll only pick the winners because they can spot them, I'd argue that your luck will one day run out too--even deals that look great in the beginning can turn on a dime.A well-designed fund that has a couple of losers and a lot of winners has the option to sell the underperforming assets, even if at a loss, and carry on with the winners. 

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.

What is the legal process,  or the ABC to do when asking for private money from individual and private hard money lender?  

to the contrary, you could argue that buying turnkey is "dead" right now because prices remain high and cash flow remains hardly possible - the only solution people are finding right now seems to be BRRRR (outside of getting great, overlooked deals)

But in all cases I would argue time is the most precious commodity to invest, and it's invested most efficiently through focus, so look at those two the most carefully. 

I can foresee him arguing it's '99% done' or 'no you don't need to update this or that'Moving forward, I am doing the following immediate actions:1.