New Jersey law requires that security deposit be refunded to the tenant via check delivered in person or as a certified mail.Is it ok to instead refund security deposit via say Zelle?

Your property listing can also be a great way to lay out qualifying criteria (i.e credit score minimum, and require a co-signer if lower).After conducting due diligence into a particular tenants situation, and you decided to proceed with an application approval, you could require a higher security deposit. 

Some places like Illinois for example require individuals to be licensed with the state in order to wholesale more than 1 deal per year. 

Separate checking accounts not required, but you need to maintain separate books and records.The TREC requirement is correct, but odds of enforcement seem low.

The hard money lender that require appraisal usually do that, and in my experience the appraisers are a bit more cautious in those scenarios.

Permitting for additional bedrooms and garage conversions requires compliance with zoning and building codes.

Dishwasher may not be a requirement but it certainly makes things easier for your guests and especially your cleaners.

Gifting the property to your son transfers your basis ($265K) to him, allowing him to sell at his lower tax rate (0%-12%), but requires using part of your lifetime gift tax exclusion.

The rub is, just because it's "simple" does not mean work is not required......

While it can be beneficial for spreading tax liability and estate planning, DSTs are complex, costly, and subject to IRS scrutiny, requiring precise implementation.