I tend to separate investing from my household affairs.

@Jennie Berger - STR is a business thus governed by the dept of business affairs and consumer protection. 

If you buy at a proper price you don't sweat the perfection of the rehab, and if you settle your disposition affairs before the listing comes around you don't sweat final cost because you already know the final cost before you get there.

Is this something which will be a costly affair for me or is it a pretty easy remediation?

Up until about 18 months or so ago was I ever interested in my own business, real estate, or being involved in government affairs.

And I want to make sure I handle my affairs with the highest integrity possible - meaning that I'd give them the first look.

Sand the thing down and hit it with Thompson's Water Seal.If you definitely need to replace the stained area of a wood deck, @Bob Stevens is right, this is a two-board affair.

Local to me on the investment side means somewhere I drive to...conduct my affairs and drive back.

It has been a casual affair for me but now looking to ramp up.

I've been able to track down the lender's documentation as provided with the Veterans Affairs, in case any of you or anyone else could be served by reviewing it.Thanks again!