If you'll be in North Jersey this summer please feel free to reach out and tag along on house hacking property tours. 

A Roth IRA Conversion lets you convert funds, pay taxes upfront, and withdraw contributions tax- and penalty-free after 5 years, offering a longer-term solution.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Also, living through the reno can test your patience—keep your endgame (tax-free gain + equity) in mind!

The premiums are made with after-tax dollars and the cash value in the policy he grows tax-free And can be access tax-free. 

When they complete this you'll receive their credit report, and a background check.From there you'll have good insight to their 'level of fiteness' for your property.Shahin

You are already succeeding by living for free, which will increase what you can save for the next investment.1-2 years later, buy another one and turn the first property into a pure rental.

Feel free to reach out with any questions, more than happy to help with any questions you may have.

I suggest you get a hard money loan on the free and clear rental. 

Feel free to reach out and I would be happy to discuss! 

Post your property on all sites to get the most exposure. zillow, avail, facebook, mls if you have access.Get a great lease, pro members get them for free for every state through BP.Have contacts for all the repair items if you do not plan to do so yourself.feel free to reach out with questions, happy to help.