The other areas you mentioned are too high for this particular need

.* Work Quality: Jenny never showed up to the house, she sent 2 people instead, she never mentioned she would not show up herself, she never asked for approval to send two others instead, they did not complete the job, and there were multiple unauthorized charges on my card.* Receipts and Expenses: Once I brought to Jenny's attention that we were 20k above budget, she refused for days to give me the receipts, saying that I needed to give her my credit card statement first.

It’s great to hear your perspective on appreciation versus cash flow—it’s something I’ll keep in mind as I refine my strategy.You mentioned local meetups in Northern New Jersey—do you (or anyone here) know of any good ones closer to Somerset or Middlesex counties?

I've never gone through the zoning change process that you mention although I've heard it can be very profitable.  

For consulting with a CPA.As mentioned above you can simply take monthly distributions, but what is most important is how you are set up. 

Thanks for mentioning the KIND of job that someone like me wanting to be more involved in real estate could look for.

The tenant is understandably frustrated and has mentioned safety concerns due to slipping hazards caused by the water.

Like the gentleman above mentioned, the 1% rule is more difficult to find now than in previous years. 

When one looker was questioned, she mentioned she was the owner of the house across the street and wondered why there's a big, long line.

Please mention city and state in your response.