The stainless face is what your tenants will like, but the stainless tub will last a lot longer with much less problems than the plastic tub alternatives.For flips under 500k, I use fridgidaire gallery (with plastic tub) as they look like a much more expensive dishwasher than they are.

The look on Seinfeld's face is priceless.

Face-to-face is always best. 

Meeting people face to face is the best way to start and build relationships.

The scenario/concern I face is since I did a bankruptcy do I qualify to tap in the property equity of high end $40,000 that has grown in it to even refinance.4) When I get back to clean the house in the Texas, I don't plan on selling it but renting it out while I'm still in the military.

I'm hoping that by going there in person and meeting people face to face I can get a good feel for who I am comfortable to work with.

I was unaware of the possibility of having to bring them to 80% at the end of the term so I’ll keep that in mind, that’d be a BIG slap in the face. I

The problem you face is it's too easy to become an agent. 

Im curious to know what are some of the obstacles new and experienced investors face? I

The biggest issue you will face is that you will be financing the property in your personal name most likely, so banks won't let you close in the LLC.