Close fast, stay in comfortable LTV positions is the name of the game.

Sure the million dollar suburbs are nice if you have that kind of money and are playing the larger appreciation game but dollar for dollar pound for pound when it comes down to rent to value ratio its difficult to find the same kind of cash on cash returns section 8 rental properties offer in Detroit.

Skin in the game.

Like others have mentioned, it's beneficial to you and your business partner to ensure the LLC is established in a way that does in fact limit your liability. 

New to the real estate investing game!

I agree with number 3 the most, as most of us who have been in the game for over 30 years will all say we shouldn't have sold so much.

That's part of the game, I get it.

Sorry to hear about the trouble with MSI @Rys F. you may need to wait until you have an established business entity because I know they can't sell directly to the public.To hear about the resourcefulness with the doors is awesome!

I have a 2.625% interest rate and the home is in a desirable, established neighborhood in the city and just a few minute walk to the University of Pacific. 

I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations on well-established groups that host meet ups in north / central New Jersey.