Markets in the Sunbelt—like Birmingham, AL, or Chattanooga, TN, for instance—offer far more favorable rent-to-price ratios, so you’re more likely to find cash-flowing opportunities there than if you constrained yourself to NJ.You also make a good point about the BRRRR approach.

Wholesalers typically do not carry Errors and Omissions (E/O) insurance, so even if the court rules in your favor, they might not have the financial means to compensate you.Furthermore, ensure that a reputable title company handles the transaction, as some companies may cut corners.

To start your first BRRRR investment, define your investment criteria, focus on submarkets with favorable cash flow and rehab costs, build your team, analyze deals using tools like BiggerPockets BRRRR calculator, and start small.

STR means higher liability and risk for the property owner since it is often associated with higher insurance costs, more transient tenants that are not always viewed favorably by neighbors, as well other issues and risk.

However, if managing a rental doesn’t appeal or if the market conditions favor selling, selling could fund a larger down payment on your next home and keep things simpler.

Negotiated during the lockdown which helped in my favor.

We've been happily shifting away from catering to traveling medical professionals in favor of larger groups of either families in a insurance relocation situation or a work crews coming through. 

Based on what we're seeing, Dallas seems slightly favorable to SATX for LTR, which we are considering SFH or a duplex.   

I'm in the Orlando market and it is definately softening now and favors buyers.

Use some equity in the HELOC for an investment in a more favorable market?