Trust, but verify.I was looking for someone that already is or on their way to being financially free, someone who I can connect with personally, and who is willing to teach/coach me in my specific circumstances.

My question centers around why and how could that be  (not that it can’t be… but can you change your circumstances while still keeping the rentals?)

We don't provide tax services (just bookkeeping/CFO) but are huge fans of receipts in all circumstances just in case...

Some require you to have experience, some require you to own a primary residence, some don't require either under certain circumstances.

If you sell because of health, work, job, or unforeseen circumstance you can get the section 121 even if you sell before 2 years.

There are very special circumstances where a lender will count projected rents by the room.

I also don't know all your circumstances ... but I provide the source for you to dig into it deeper down below.  

It is the only option, save for some highly unusual circumstances.

They shouldn't of course, but it's a distinct possibility. 

(Depending on deal , state , circumstance ) Consider actually purchasing the property and then selling days or weeks later instead of a double close if you run into that issue.