Additionally, where do you research if an area has a good rental pool? 

In addition, you'll have depreciation recapture at rates up to 25%.

So I saved an additional $2500 in taxes after the fact.

I would appreciate any insights and additional things I may be missing.

Your primary strategy should be to have the Contractor and all Subcontractors add you to their insurance policy as Additional Insured. 

In addition to conventional loans and FHA loans, if either you or your wife are veterans, the VA also has a rehab program.I'd be happy to discuss my rehab experience both as an investor and as a mortgage broker, and at least help you think through your options. 

You must disclose your a realtor and incur cost.

Keep existing and add an additional -~2000 sq feet 3.

Both properties have a substantial amount of equity that’s essentially sitting idle.Would it be a good idea to tap into this equity (through a HELOC, cash-out refinance, etc.) to fund future fix-and-flip projects or purchase additional rental properties?

Additionally, I expect applicants to follow instructions in the advertisement and application, to make and keep appointments, to show up on time for appointments, dress and behave appropriately at appointments, and in general demonstrate throughout the process that they are someone that is easy and pleasant to do business with.