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It's one of the hottest markets in the US right now with so much population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing here (26B Intel headquarters being built here, 68K+ enrollment in Ohio State University, Amazon, FB, Google, Honda, Nationwide, Anduril, etc.).

Hi Myles,I found myself managing about 20 rentals through my brokerage at one point.

Just gotta watch the flooding on that part of the street. 

Simply put the concept of live in one unit rent out the other is not a strategy, there is much more to successfully house hacking in NJ. 

One of the benefits is that being on the loan can help build his credit, which will be valuable for his future financial goals.

Piece of advice - when I started I wish I would have focused on my multifamily niche/expertise from day one vs trying to be the agent for everyone (flippers, STR buyers, land, etc). 

Hey there @Natalie Hernandez - Welcome to BiggerPockets and kudos to you for posting here about where you are at on your journey! 

Great question - when you find out let me know as we are looking for one as well. 

The new appraisal just doesn’t make sense, especially when compared to the first one.