The two years of residence would tick back from when you lived in the home, which concluded in Sept 2021.The other piece to keep in mind, and again, I don't know where abroad you are living, but I would also consult a tax accountant familiar with the tax laws of that country, and the US tax treaty with that country, to confirm a gain wouldn't be inadvertently triggered for your country of residence. 

In fairness, that could be due to disruption from all of the construction.Our current PM has done a good job maintaining the property, but more and more I find myself having to get involved in day to day issues. 

You want to get good stuff, but there's no reason to pay them more for buying expensive furniture.

There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

My husband and I currently reside in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.  

I have a small local bank here that closed a Heloc on a borrower's current primary residence while she was in the process of closing on a new primary residence.

If you have a good screening process that checks all aspects of their background, you'll weed them out through other means.

Also, check out Propstream, they have a 7-day free trial.Connect with Locals:Talk to Realtors: Local real estate agents can give you a good feel for the market.Join Investment Groups: Look for local real estate meetups.

It's always good to shop around for rates and program options

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Orlando area.Currently under contract for a single family home that we will be utilizing as a short-term rental.