Pros to my current position: Secure, w2, pay is above average, benefits are stellar, schedule is somewhat flexible (can leave if I need to without penalty; vacation when I want - utilizing banked time on both), 3 miles from home, and hopefully a pension in 17 years. 

An STR will look every bit as good as it did when it started - because it has to.Not only that but it is much easier for property managers to get repairs reimbursed when a guest damages something as an STR as opposed to when a long term renter moves out and outside of the security deposit, good luck. 

I'm going to look into those, I've never heard of them before but always interesting to see what security and tools are out there. appreciate it!

I think they get a sense of security when booking through one of them.  

I am surprised that my lender is asking me to access Social Security Records and a tax transcript.

I can probably secure it for around 60k, and it's probably worth about 250k after renovation.

Granted MFH are more common in rougher parts of central jersey and my purchasing power can't acquire me something in North Jersey here homes are much more desirable when it comes to appreciation and schools and safety.

Especially would love to hear from investors that could guide on what might help to secure funding?

There are a lot of community redevelopment block grants available as well as tax abatement programs to take advantage of.

These investments typically offer returns of 18% to 20% with the added security of being ahead of common equity in the event of a sale or recapitalization.Comparison of Mezzanine Debt vs.