I have no opinion on the website mentioned by @Jeff Helm, but I voted for his post because a proper LO is not impacted by DF.Don't use 'rent to own' or 'rent credits / purchase credits' anywhere.Mine are a lease with separate 'exclusive option to buy' and any consideration reduces closing costs at exercise.  

I wouldn't rely exclusively on living in a place as a model to buy anything, but IMO if you are planning on house hacking, its possible to think a little more long term about your purchase.

You qualify for the 121 Exclusion if you have owned and lived in the property for at least a total of 24 months out of 60 months.

It will vary depending how many tenants are in there, adults v children. 

I know plenty of wholesalers that have their exclusive buyers and it can feel like a closed network to newbies.

You will only be able to get the primary residence exclusion on the half of the duplex you lived in. 

Why do management properties require an application along with the application fee for each adult in a house?

In Collin County more than 23% of adults 25 or older have at least a bachelors degree in science, engineering or a related field.But... like I said on another thread, I think they have already decided and are just trying to get the most giveaways they can get.

Unrecaptured section 1250 gains (sometimes known as 'recaptured depreciation') are not excluded from income under the section 121 provision allowing exclusion of capital gains on the sale of a primary residence.For Dan - the taxes on the depreciation recapture are UP TO 25%.

Are they exclusively Indianapolis areas?