Bounce questions off your realtor as well as they have access to the MLS.

This won't allow you to access much (roughly $30-45K depending on lender, I use CUTX) but it's still good to have that option available if a great deal comes up. 

I want to get it rented out as soon as possible but I don't want to make the mistake of renting it out too soon and then regretting not having full access for any other necessary upgrades at my own convenience.

Cost overruns are very typical with first-time flips, and I would strongly suggest any real estate investors, especially new ones, have access to additional funds if they find themselves going over their budget. 

If your agent can not access them PM Me and I will see if I can get you a list of their agents in NJ

Rich information may be obtained from websites such as Realtor.com, Zillow, and local real estate blogs and forums.For out-of-state investors, investor-friendly agents are essential since they are knowledgeable about investment methods, have access to market data for the rental market, and can identify what qualities make a property a suitable investment.

My idea is to build a mini village with modern cabins, but I'm unsure about its demand, worthiness as an investment, and associated risks.Here are some specifics:Investment Capital: I have $500K of my own and access to an additional $1 million from investors.Location: New Jersey, where I currently reside.Investment Goals: My primary goal is to generate cash flow through short term rental.Project Idea: I'm considering building a mini village with modern cabins.I would greatly appreciate insights from experienced professionals in the community on the following:Demand: Do you think a mini village with modern cabins would be in demand in the New Jersey area?

This seems especially prudent in an era marked by rising interest rates, a departure from the previously free access to capital.Real estate, inherently, isn't known for its rapid fluctuations; it generally stabile.

I'm in Nashville but looking at more price-accessible markets, like Memphis.

value add is the name of the game in California and right now they are really trying to make additional units accessible to the California real estate market .