Been doing my stuff for a long time and works with several real estate investors, including some from out of state.  

Also keep in mind I did not include any closing costs or payments and expenses you will have during the holding time while you rehab.  

The market dictates everything, including the rehab...but especially it decides, before you start lookingat properties, what market to invest in...or more important, which markets to NOT invest in.Once you find the right market(s), then you need to find the micromarkets within that market...and there are usually many.

There’s obviously been some minor obstacles that have come up along the way that we’ve dealt with but knock on wood, nothing major.

Freddie:6 months of PITI for all investment properties, including subject.I do both.

What information should I include in my posts to make it easier to help answer my questions?

Not sure were you see that.. maybe in your neck of the woods but not our way

Will it be metal, plastic or wood?

And the thought that I could get a "wood look" with it being 100% waterproof sold me.

"House Hacking" is another way to go for you and can include rehab money needed as long you are willing to live on premises for a year.