A lot of the podcasts I’ve listened to said just to verify how many non related tenants can occupy the property since different municipalities are different, some 3,4,5 etc. so that’s why I initially reached out, but was surprised to have zoning tell me it’s not allowed in a few cases.

The data should be transparent so you can verify what supporting data was pulled.If you worked with our brokerage. 

I would use the self-reported credit score and income as an initial guide, but definitely get an actual credit report and verify income with employer. 

At $130K for a property that rents for $1,600/month, you’d already have a strong cash flow setup.Before moving forward, verify local rental demand, especially for MTRs, and review any landlord-tenant regulations in the area.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

Your brother-in-law’s 10% ownership won’t affect your ability to claim this exclusion on your portion.Unfortunately, the option to roll proceeds into another property (like a 1031 exchange) only applies to investment properties, not personal residences.You’re likely eligible for the exclusion, but I recommend confirming with a Tennessee tax professional for any specific state tax issues and to verify your status with overseas residency.Let me know if you need more guidance on this or related financing!

Since you are an active service member the IRS will allow you to have lived in the property for two out of the previous ten years of owning it. you'd just want to verify with your accountant that you qualify for these extensions.Since you converted the property to investment, you may also take advantage of doing a 1031 exchange when you sell.