Of course I was aware there was no curb and gutter at time of purchase and that there was an easement in place, and which hadn't been exercised since year the properties construction in year 1960. 

I would suggest starting as a mortgage loan originator aka MLO.

I would definitely suggest looking up the new ordinances that have been put in place here.

Hey Shawn - Highly suggest going to local meetups and joining investing groups on FB to build your local network.

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For example, instead of an initial 6-month lease at $1,200/month, and then re-renting it in the summer with a higher rental rate, you could market it as a 16-18 month lease term (again, great suggestion by Tim) at $1,600/month with a "1 Month of Free Rent" special which you could either divide evenly across just the first 4-6 months of the lease, or prorate over the entirety of their lease term.  

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Newer appliances, free nice laundry, 2nd floor, yard space, storage, clean bathroom, included heat, installed window A/C.Appraisal suggested the unit was worth 2,300 a month, which I felt was a bit high, so I listed it for $2,150 with no move in fee and a 2k deposit.

Any suggestions for local experts in jersey city? 

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