Was able to gain some leverage prior to negotiating which resulting in a great outcome What was the outcome?

Or would the son have to own his half of the home for two years prior to selling in order to qualify for the exclusion?

Across the remaining portfolio, I have a really good amount of equity which I can tap into based on opportunities but need to finish cleaning up my personal debt prior to going that route to get best rates etc.

I’m a prior realtor, with wholesaler experience and have done some buy and holds in residential properties.

A little more info, I am doing a full cosmetic rehab on one of the units and a lighter one on the other but I am assuming if I am going to split the utilities I should do that prior to any rehab. 

I recommend you speak with a lender about reviewing whether you could qualify for a loan prior to making an offer, as I've seen these kinds of things blow up.

I - nor my clients - will rent to anyone without having of proof of engagement prior to moving in.Hope this helps.

There are things you need to be aware of prior to going down that path, though

I started a property management company in 2017 and am now managing almost 800 doors and 6 construction crews.If I could do it all over again, I would have spent a little more time setting up business systems prior to jumping in. 

Did you find any prior knowledge (tenant screening) of pets moving in?