To write off a truck purchase probably isn't doable with Schedule E rental income?  

Either option is doable but I will be looking for a way to get my cash back out through either refi or HEL.This would be my first time diving into the hard money pool just looking for advice or the best way to go about the purchase.

I’m just reaching out to see if what I’m attempting is even doable.

Found some great properties just on the outskirts of Orlando that cash flow - took time and patience, but it is doable, especially with the right investor agent and contractor 

At least here in that pricepoint, you are limited to a SFH but, totally doable.

In my market 5+ is considered commercial and lenders won't do VA in that asset class.  1-4 is doable here via VA.If your reading and studying has given you a good comfort level, most definitely jump in. 

. - the more I look into the more I think it's do-able.

I was reading about the interest tracing rules and it seems like if I do a cash out refi (even on a primary residence) and then put that cash in a separate investment banking account, I can begin writing off interest from the investment. 1) I wanted to see if this sounds doable, and if there is guidance on what I can do with this. 

Rental arbitrage of an apartment is doable as long as it is allowed by your municipality and with the apartment owners/ managers.

@Cody Buckingham my first investment market was Honolulu on the island of Oahu so it is doable and the is real potential for growth.