I have heard these tenants are difficult particularly with the house maintenance and timely payments that I why I like to have more of a security deposit, just in case no payment or damage to the house happens. how more fair can it become?   

Leveraging Seth's local market expertise, we secured the property for $330,000.

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

***I had a nightmare tenant (let's call them The Crystals) that didn't provide a fwd address either in the past and kept saying they would sue for the security deposit blabla but never did anything, kept the security deposit for their last month so they didn't overstayed, therefore I didn't chase them for the rest of the lease amount since they vacated, happy they were gone.In the case actions I see an officer was assigned, this is the first time I see this portal (created account to be able to look up the case once I saw the Rushmores packing up and leaving?

If I were in your shoes, here's what I would do: Start by securing a work-from-home job.

You need a lending and securities attorney.There are some West Coast-based lending attorneys who work nationwide that I have recommended, but you might ask around regionally first.

Our ultimate goal is to invest in rental properties, which will not only secure our financial future but also provide a stable foundation for our children. 

Going the Airbnb rout can be riskier as you have to secure bookings to secure that cash flow.

Happy to share the systems and techniques that work in New Jersey and help map out a plan that can get you on your path way to FI.

I usually am able to secure a tenant within 2 weeks.