Sound like you or someone you know?

You will likely get some responses from tax professionals.If its an easy question, I think you will likely get your response.if its a tough question or detailed / specific question, you may see some people say it is better to have a consulting call.

However, it sounds like that builder can not move their properties given that they are offering incentives - that's a red flag right off the bat that the new builds might be priced too high for their specific location, which could certainly affect appreciation for a while. 

I know it sounds like I'm splitting hairs but some banks write HELOCs in their residential department....which won't write Investment Properties.

Hi Marcus,With a solid financial base of a $135k/year dual income, a 3-month emergency fund, and $15k in savings, your plan to invest in a property while stationed at NAS Pensacola sounds promising.

Sounds like you need a true BRRRR lender to help you out. 

I use Wave for my freelance business (I'm a photographer / cinematographer) which is great, it's super easy no major accounting knowledge necessary.

REP status is not easy to receive and if you have a W2 it basically eliminates that.2.

To further that thought, I would consider where in your investment portfolio allocation this sits in the overall nest egg, but reading between the lines, it sounds like this is not cash you need anytime soon but can allocate toward long-term investment, in which you can be more aggressive. 

Sounds like what you have is not bad at the moment, you just want that one go to person or company every time.