I need a bit of guidance please, what are your thoughts on purchasing an investment property before purchasing your primary residence? 

It's only 1% for in town residents.

The city limits of Katy is pretty small with about 15,000 residents, but the area referred to as Katy has an estimated 300,000 residents. 

You can get primary residence financing, cashflow, appreciation, and not to mention OOS can’t touch the principle pay down you get here in the bay.

I'm active duty military and I bought a primary residence in Dec 2017.

Nor the steep penalties associated with willful negligence.OP will want to consult an attorney and a tax CPA familiar with international tax obligations, tax treaties, and entity structuring.A multi-member LLC taxed as a partnership to hold the real estate asset might be the best way to go considering there will be a mix of US persons and non-resident aliens. 

My question: One of my rentals was purchased by me as a primary residence when I was 28 yrs old or so. 

Hello all,I have two rental properties in Colorado Springs that were both our primary residence before becoming rentals. 

Since I reside in NJ is will be best for me to outsource management completely or as much as possible.

I will be putting my primary residence on Airbnb for 3 months while I'm out of the country for work.