I'm currently in an FHA loan, so I would refi to a conventional loan and then come September save an additional 3.5% on an FHA loan for my primary residence to be closer to work.

My primary goal of having a license is to use it to my own advantage as an investor, rather than making a living as an actual RE agent helping to buy/sell homes.

The way I understand the new tax law is that HELOC interest is only deductible when used to build on to, or make repairs to one's primary or secondary residence.

That being said I also own 3 rentals but have never owned a primary.

When we move out of our primary residence in 53222 we will probably be able to rent it for $1300-1500/mo.

We have two homes in Bozeman, MT that have been rented out for 7 years as well and are currently living near Fort Carson in Colorado Springs where we will be renting out our primary residence in 5 months when we move to San Diego for a 2 yr assignment.

And it can be part of the permanent solution.Your tax basis is what it is when you convert the property to your primary residence. 

If you are looking at "A" properties or properties in Primary markets, you'll find Cap rates in the 6-8 range. 

.- Complete kitchen/floor renos at my primary residence.Cheers!  

This would be my first deal (I already have a cash flowing SFR but it used to be my primary residence).