I've heard you can't stain pressure treated wood if its still "wet", as in the moisture content is high the recent pressure treatment.Wood isn't that cheap, but I still have to remove the old boards and install the new ones, speaking of time.

Not trying to throw a wet blanket, but it's not unusual to struggle to gain momentum in your first year. 

Account ClosedWe've helped many investors just like yourself build a successful rental portfolio across numerous cash flow markets.

Looking out of state where I can get my feet wet with a little (read: a lot!)

I am also new to BP and trying to get my feet wet and pound all this information in to my head.

There have been numerous people on BP talking about how they paid application fees but they could never get their loans closed on any deal brought to the company.

Mortgage brokers shop out your deal with numerous lenders (70 + for my company) to find you the best deal vs a bank who only offers rates for their specific products.

A cosmetic flip could be a great way to get your feet wet without taking on too many risks. 

I'm definitely wet behind the ears re: real-estate investing wanted to listen to any tax advantages/disadvantages I may not be considering... here goes:Scenario:Purchased house 1 (h1) as primary residence with a conventional loan ($90000) in Oct 2013.Purchased house 2 (h2) as potential primary residence with cash ($85000) in Aug 2017.

Best place to start is figuring out your debt to income ratio and talking to numerous amounts of bankers to see what you qualify for.Don’t make the same mistake I did and use the VA Loan for a house that does not make sense as a rental if you had to move.