Having a 5 year, 3 year, 1 year , 90 day plan means you are far ahead of the majority. 

AFAIK, Texas isn't a public records state, so the data came straight from the local MLS? 

Hey Everyone,My name is Ilya Schroeder and I live in Maryland looking to start this crazy journey of Real estate investing below I have a question and would love any advice or input thank you ahead of time.I'm new to all of this and this is actually my first post.

That allows for a straight 50/50 split, and you avoid the LLC related issues. 

@Alisa Gammon, It's hard to give a straight answer on your question because I'm not sure the full picture and situation, even though you are explaining things quite well.  

You're likely ahead on capital gains as owner occupied goes, but the actual breakdown in terms of % you need to be clear. 

And there are tons of RE investors who will say they would straight up never do an STR.

I can't seem to find a straight answer comparing the two.  

Unless you absolutely cannot make it otherwise I’d recommend doing just a straight VA loan and paying for renovations out of pocket after the fact. 2.)

If there is any equity at all above the first, or if it makes sense to take it back, rehab yourself, and make Some spread, then go ahead and foreclose.