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I would think Airbnb or VRBO would have some stats or something you could use to gauge the market.Set up some key word alerts for there as well.

You can go to each of their websites and see what they have and sign up for alerts.

That may also help put your mind at ease or alert you to a possible issue. 

Section 121 exclusion you are referring to asks: Did the taxpayer live in the home for 24 months of the prior 5 years?

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You can always set a key word alert for the locations you're looking at for properties so as people post deals or general posts about them you get updated.

Keep solid records of every rental money move, get cozy with the right tax forms, and think about making estimated tax payments throughout the year to dodge penalties.

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Is he being overly cautious or is this something that could potentially alert the lender?