About the refinancing topic, it will most likely be hard as normal banks in Spain are currently not providing these loans to individuals.

They typically have access to hundreds of companies' rates and loan programs and can provide some programs you may have never even knew existed.I'd love to connect and talk sometime!

The "2 of the last 5 year rule" in U.S. real estate allows homeowners to exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for married couples filing jointly) of capital gains from their income when selling their primary residence, provided they meet two criteria: they must have owned the home for at least two years and lived in it as their primary residence for at least two years within the five-year period ending on the sale date.

I may be parting ways with my current provider.

You don't have to trade out of a single family rental into another single family rental -- there are other 1031-eligible investments that might fit by providing passive monthly income. 

I provide transactional funding. 

This will make it necessary for Buyer’s agents to provide potential buyers with that contract for payment of their services prior to working with them.

It doesn't sound like you have either.Tell us where you are and where you want to go, then we can provide directions.

That could be cutting a check or providing a place to stay. 

Thanks.just a side note, the tenant has requested first month free rental, windows coverings (not satisfied with the new blinds being provided), and free utilities for 5 days.