Sometimes he mentions the larger national banks don’t try as hard to really qualify someone because they have a unique income source (investors) or that bank doesn’t do loans under a certain house value (maybe the neighborhood is lower value and a local community credit union might).

Just be certain you have all the costs unique to that particular location. 

Unique difference I still have my house in Denver.Listen to as many podcasts as you can and take it easy.Key is in simplicity and learn slow to have a deep understanding.Welcome!

Each offers a unique tax advantage.

If not, how should I accomplish this task?

Unique situation I've never read about.

To name a few, though not necessarily RE books:The Millionaire Next Door - StanleyRich Dad Poor Dad - KiyosakiThe Automatic Millionaire - BachThink and Grow Rich - HillSet For Life - TrenchPS: All should be read early in life and re-read annually since the steps, tasks and habits described need time to take hold. 

., Maryland, or Virginia interested in an intern to do smaller tasks so you can free up your time for more important things? 

Excited to be here on BP!  Here's my situation.  Over the past 8 years my wife and i worked very hard to pay off our mortgage with the hopes of making it a rental property.  We accomplished this and then in October 20...

There's a lot you can do but I recommend that you develop a project plan for the flip - listing every task with a completion date and who is responsible for getting it done.