See below for explanations, with headings taken from the attached document.Broken windows or exterior doors-The two narrow windows in the living room do not fit into the walls properly.

Ideally you would want to transfer the funds you expect to use for the purchase to your new entity for your records to create the separation from personal to business. 

That could make financing the rehab a little smoother.3.FHA 203(k): If the rehab costs and scope fit within the FHA guidelines, refinancing into a 203(k) loan could work.

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

However, I would encourage you to Network work local real estate clubs in the PA/NJ area to help identify your target market and ideal investment for your first property.

As Josh mentioned, it's important to find your right fit, I wouldn't focus solely on price especially if you're looking to be very hands off and you're looking for quality. 

Strong rental markets with low vacancy rates are ideal for long-term holds, while areas with high ARV growth are great for flips.

Arizona’s booming industrial and real estate markets seem like the perfect fit for your skills and vision.

Send me a PM and I'll send you a couple of examples of what is on the market outside of Atlanta so you can run your numbers and see if that fits.

Real estate is transactional where people are involved so it won't be a black and white answer.The best to do is to find an agent that fits your needs and guide you through the process.