Attend in person, bid, if you win you have to pay right then via a cashiers check.

We purchased it off market, as-is, and as it was our personal home, we renovated over time.

It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.

I'll let others chime in on their experiences, but from a motivational perspective, I think attending live events and getting the "conference high" is something that only happens through in-person connections and being in the same room with investors who are eagerly pursuing their real estate/financial goals. 

Not that it cant or wont, but unlikely.If OP applies for homestead on a new property, then I personally would not lie during the application about receiving the exemption on the existing property.

Purchase price: $330,000 Cash invested: $40,000 Hey everyone, I wanted to share a personal story about a property I purchased and renovated in Hudson County, NJ.

Personally I'm against these types of programs, especially 5-figure ones.

But it sounds like you should also balance your decision on what fits you and your families preference and style since you will be using it personally. 2.

Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.  

I asked when the other person will retire.