I see it all the time, I did it myself moving from Seattle!

Fail forward is generally just great life advice. 

I own a home which I’m currently living in and planning on making a long-term rental property as well once I move out.

As JD stated, if you knew you were going to be moving in 6 months, this would be considered Occupancy Fraud.  

The Austin metro was among the hottest destinations in the country for where people were moving last year, according to the latest annual ranking from U-Haul International Inc.Austin ranked No. 5 among the top U.S. growth metros in 2024, and Texas was the No. 2 state for move-ins — bested from the top spot after three consecutive years by South Carolina, according to data released Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area took the crown for the top growth metro in the recent list, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina (No. 2); Phoenix (No. 3); and, Lakeland, Florida (No. 4).

Now, moving forward he offered for us to take it over completely.

2.The best way to obtain the necessary permits and ensure compliance moving forward?

I am moving out to the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area at the beginning of next year in January for work.

You love the house and there is a likely opportunity that you may be moving back to the Austin area.  

I'm new to house flipping and feeling a bit apprehensive about moving forward with my first deal.