., great questions and there a couple of ways to handle this in New Jersey, depending on the situation.1.

Snow removal is typically dependent on the amount of snow.  

It depends on your local laws.

There are many light companies to choose from here.

The process is very involved as you'll have to navigate pre-construction activities that involve architectural plans and approval from the city and then the construction activities (Shovel to soil) take anywhere from 5-9 months depending on how much your building. 

Air conditioned air leaking to crawlspace making crawlspace heat or cold depending on season causing more power bill to tenants.

Depending on if you qualify for the special allowance for active RE, you may be able to take up to $25k in losses (unless you are full time in real estate and may be able to use real estate professional status). 

I also know Arizona is fairly investor 'friendly' and has fairly low property taxes.Interested in purchasing small multifamily properties (2-8 units) depending on the property and numbers of course.

Depending on property titling one partner can get the conventional financing and the other can make a gift or use their assets for the remainder.  

If you renovate for a flip and then decide to BRRRR you will likely get less than you expect because the finishes will be too nice for a rental (depending on the neighborhood, it could work where you are in that price point).