As long as you've both owned and occupied it for over 2 of the last 5 years you can sell it and exclude up to $500k from taxes. 

I am not sure the broker can prevent you from acting as an agent as long as your license is up-to-date.

I dont personally own anything in 38127 but I do have investor clients that buy there and as long as they stay east of Highway 51, they typically do fine.

In effect trying to over value the home to the bank as they were qualified for quite some amount so long as they had 20-25% down.

@Mike Jacovelli while I'm sure that can be discouraging, it might also be a good thing...as long as what you are receiving in genuine concern...People tend to discourage you when they feel like it is protecting you, so maybe spin it around this way: 1) When they voice concerns about the information you're giving them, you can either dismiss it and change the subject (if they are being negative). 2) Do they have any specific concerns that you should actually consider as relevant?

@Dewayne C.Quickbooks desktop version should be able to handle the bookkeeping function that you are looking to have done.If you are looking for a tax-software to self-prepare your return, any software should be able to handle it so long as they provide Schedule E in the package.Alternatively, you may want to work with an accountant to handle the back-end while you work on making more connections and analyzing more deals.

Conventional wisdom says keep the golden handcuffs on as LONG as possible. 

That was also our plan, to move in, fix up, and move out after 2 years, rent and hold for as long as possible. 

I know it's tempting because you're "guaranteed massive wealth" as long as you take the guru course and take "massive action" to steal granny's only asset for a few bucks to sell for twice as much.

The housing department knew this and was fine as long as the utilities were kept under landlord's name but looks like new people have since taken over those employees who retired so, I think I am being bullied and have no choice but to hire an attorney since why the enforcing of this now after 30 years that my parents had the home?