I'd definitely talk to your CPA to run scenarios, but I believe there are some exceptions to the 2 years if your move is due to an employment change or other extenuating circumstance that causes you to need to move more than 50 miles from your current place of residence.I feel like tax code is always slightly changing, so I've found running different scenarios with a CPA is the easiest way to get a straight answer.

I’m currently in the process of refinance with Lori Davis from Insula… appraisal was done this morning… 

How do you currently accept payment from applicants?

Purchase price: $1,000,000 Cash invested: $400,000 Purchased 25 acres with 30,000 sq ft of buildings with intention of transforming it into a retreat venue - currently leased.

This will drive how much you can borrow.Consider More Modest Options FirstWith $200k in investments to deploy, look at starting with 1-2 short-term rental properties first to gain experience before scaling up.Explore markets closer to your mom's current location that may have lower costs but still tourism appeal.This allows you to validate the model and your ability to operate short-term rentals successfully before risking more capital.The short-term rental concept could potentially work, but I would recommend starting with a smaller, very well-researched first step to validate the model before going all-in on a larger endeavor.

I am currently looking in NC and SC, as New England is way more expensive than other areas.

Hi, we are currently closing on a property for investment purposes. 

@Jazzous Anderson try NARPM.comAlso, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

-Lease to buy @ $930,000 (currently appraised at $890,000)-2 year term with option to purchase at the end of term-Non refundable 3% option fee of $27,900 -Rent $4700/month If purchasing at end of term: Option fee applied to purchase and 10% of all combined monthly rentIf not purchasing: Option fee is non refundableSeller able to break contract anytime with 60 days notice if agrees to pay renter 2x amount of option fee.

I am currently a commercial retail tenant agent, have one rental property and am looking to grow my portfolio.