Developer just listed the one identical/adjacent to mine for $390k.

I could buy another identical but distressed property as this one (in the same community) for ~$150k, put ~$15k in rehab, and get it rented at $1500/mo.

@Maurice Bell These links might help:NEW JERSEY LANDLORD AND TENANT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSNew Jersey Landlord Identity Registration Form

A few days ago, I found a post in a regional investor's FB group that I'd like some opinions on:Michael TurnerHello Everyone, Are you looking for a private lender, I’m providing all types of investment loans, with 5% interest rate, with no repayment penaltymichaelturner.privateloan@ gmail.com or Text/Call:+1724 7344256 (spaces added so BP doesn't think this is spam)What do you do to find out if it's legitimate or if it's potentially someone harvesting information to perform identity theft?

For just one unit (for now) and with a good amount of comparable or identical units, which of the 3 would be the best for me?  

I wrote about it here:   Private Lending Direct LLC is a Scam and I own the CompanyThere are a lot of scammers using fake websites and soliciting borrowers using the identity of real lenders.

Managing properties in D neighborhoods is harder for three reasons:1) neighborhood blight - constant litter, vandalism, police apathy, petty theft, enviromental hazards2) tenants have ZERO access to savings or credit in case of emergencies.3) property condition- It would be unusual in this asset class to find a property that didn't need work-- probably a lot of work.Notice I did not say "bad tenants" and I have chosen a few real doozies but you can get those in any asset class.

The only issue is that SmartMove says that there is an "SSN mismatch" and that I should verify his identity but gave no further insight.I have met tenant and his wife in person.  

Why not advertise it with a sign in the yard now (unless you're worried about vacant house theft).? 

We've invested in the Ft.