You also have to have the intention of living in it for 12 months. 

I own a property where I rent out the lower apartment while my wife and I live in the upstairs one.

New Home: I would need to dump some of my brokerage accounts for the downpayment(so some capital gains taxes would need to be paid to finance the downpayment on the new house) or if I sold our "current residence(2nd home)" I wouldn't need to.I understand the tax incentive of selling within 5 years of living there for 2 years, however, the cash flow seems larger then what I would get taking the money and investing in new RE in the future. 

I used to go to Beaver County ACRE back when I lived in Beaver County it was a pretty good group probably worth looking into. 

They know that with very little exception, it’s the primary use of the money that’s important, not who lives in the home.

All the Realtors that live there are driving Uber now or something.

You'll live in one unit and rent out the rest.

However, if you are starting out, especially with lived-in homes, it would be wise to have a home warranty.

He was just on our weekly masterclass, and has spoken at a couple of our live events.

Sure sounds good, I live towards you.