You mentioned price, are you too high?

I would notify her in person and in writing (big note on her door) including quoting the clause in the lease where she is responsible, and tell her you will be inspecting to insure the heat remains on, high enough to protect your unit, or she will be breaking the terms of her lease and also liable for any damage done in the downstairs unit as well.

@Denny Colon highly recommend you connect with @Samuel Eddinger

NJ has the highest taxes per capita in the country so high taxes are expected especially in Northern NJ.

I will look for your podcast.That's a great market with a high ceiling, but how's the inventory for finding homes to flip?

Here is your tip:Buy low and sell high, also don't eat the yellow snow.

For practitioners in the real estate industry, the biggest challenge is not just the difficult work, high risks, or immense pressure, but the necessity to learn to let go of complete control over outcomes.

By doing research we discovered that 1.0 acres was sold off in the 1960s and never caught by the assesment office, so the tax bills were too high for 40 years. 

To close the loop on this story, we hired Rick Dempsey (who was fantastic by the way, highly recommended if anyone needs a MA-base SE...Matt Kelly, we really appreciate that referral!).

When going for a HELOC, aim high on your home’s value — let the appraiser bring it down to what it's actually worth rather than underestimating it yourself.Cash is king.