We do live an hour away from these properties and have W2 jobs.

Where you live in relation to the investment property shouldn't matter.

I've done 7 myself and lived for free or better in every single one.

I have no reason to stay in Gilbert, other than it's where my family lives currently, so it's nice to be close. 

For the son to qualify for the $250k exclusion, I believe he would most likely need to meet the ownership and use test, meaning he needs to own and live in the home as his primary residence for at least two of the last five years before the sale.

I lived in Gelnhausen for almost seven years, but it was a lifetime ago.We’re thrilled you've joined us.

I live and invest here rentals, flips and STR's.

I live in Seaford, NY and have been searching for areas outside of LI to do my next deal.

Hello, my name is Kyle Hardie and I live in Fairmont MN. 

Considering that, you are likely going to see appreciation year over year, which essentially will be additional equity you'd capture just by simply living in the home.