It is easier to paint brick if it already has a good, thorough coat on top of it - but if that coat is semi, then you're going to have to etch or prime. 

You’d have to have the money seasoned in you bank account (in there for more than 60 days), the loan would also effect your DTI, I agree with the poster above, gift of equity from family member is much easier.

The stall seems more durable and easier to keep clean but the tiles are more updated. 

Note that some areas of law are easier than others to practice over multiple states.

Generally these folks will be easier to work with than a large national bank.

If so, you may want to target owner occupant REO duplexes. 

FHA is easier on the borrower.

Evicting a tenant is easier .

Finding a HELOC on your primary home (if in Texas) will be SIGNIFICANTLY easier than an investment property (if it's in Texas too). 

For example, a foreign investor with billions of dollars, or a REIT targeted toward retirees looking for somewhere to put their savings.