I got deep into loan types and rules and became a lender =) Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Welcome to BiggerPockets community and best of luck on your real estate investing journey!

On the contrary, business identity theft is as real and as difficult to detect as it is to stop.

It seems like New Jersey is not aligning with your expectations, especially with the rental laws, difficulty finding deals, and the expensive market.

@Ashish Wa we work with a lot of real estate investors that provide us with intel on who the best property managers are.

My name is Layth Batayneh, and I am excited to introduce myself to this vibrant community of real estate professionals.

We are new to real estate investing.

And that section, "Business or Rental Use of Home" appears to only apply to business or rental properties that were apportioned separately from the main home / living area.The only real hangup I'm seeing is on Page 14, where it states:  "How Much Is Taxable? 

I'm a Real Estate Broker based in Grand Rapids and cover the West Michigan market.  

For a long term real estate investor, or one who hopes to be in it long term, a great lender relationship may be VITAL to your survival during hard times and your ability to take advantage of wealth building opportunities during good times.