Keep in mind comps can change in the 1-2 years you plan on living there.

This means a 3/2 and a 1/1 instead of a 2/1 and a 2/1 since you can live in a smaller space to make more money.

First, please do NOT think you're going to generate enough cashflow to live off of within 3-5 years. 

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For example:Second, under their "About us" link, click on "Management" and you'll see a "Meet the Team" page where there's the following photo/info for this James LaPushner fellow you mentioned (which says he was born in New Zealand):However, if you do a reverse Google image search on this photo, you'll find that it's posted on several other sites, including this one: https://planetaseminarov.ru/people/konstantin-baksht.htmlHere's a photo of him from this page:This page is written in Russian, but if you translate it, it says his name is Konstantin Baksht, he lives in Moscow Russia, and he is the owner and CEO of the international consulting company Baksht Consulting Group. 

After all, square footage is about more than raw measurements; it’s about how seamlessly the space integrates into the home’s overall living enviroment.If you’re serious about making that office “count,” consider checking local guidelines or even chatting with a reputable appraiser in the Phoenix area..from what I’ve heard they’ve handled properties like this before.

I have lived her for 45 years, and I am a licensed Broker. 

Living in the property for two years likely allowed you to claim the capital gains exclusion... up to $250K for singles or $500K if married.

Quote from @Travis Timmons: Live in flip. 

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