The stability of corporate life felt like a breath of fresh air.

I can definitely see how going 100 miles south towards San Diego can give me greater perspective into out of state flips.I can agree to disagree that the best contractors are not found on yelp.

It's always a personal choice everyone has a different perspective.   

I appreciate this alternative perspective @Zeona McIntyre!

Based on your response Katee you clearly have not read through my comments in any detail or tried to understand my perspective or concerns.

From this landlord's perspective, new houses suck.

When you go to sell, Montvale requires a certificate of occupancy so this issue has to be resolved in advance of a sale.Although I am not a lender, I assume you will not be approved for an owner-occupied mortgage on 5-units if it is a legal 4-unit without some type of mortgage fraud whether in reported rents, units, or another legal document or representation (very very large issue from a legal perspective with multiple arrests in the last year for anyone playing fast and loose).As far as the DCA, I would recommend coordinating your work with the city with the DCA.

Just my 2 cents.Hey Scott,I don’t disagree with you at allMy perspective is shaped by what I know best: Housing.

It’s great to hear your perspective on appreciation versus cash flow—it’s something I’ll keep in mind as I refine my strategy.You mentioned local meetups in Northern New Jersey—do you (or anyone here) know of any good ones closer to Somerset or Middlesex counties?

That line, at least from my perspective, is getting a little long in the tooth.