Good on your friend for suggesting house hacking a duplex.

Kidding man.Don't laugh...I had a friend who owned units where one of the tenants did exactly what you said.

The area is fairly landlord friendly.  

I renovated the home while 3 of my friends lived with me and paid my mortgage.

I was told by a friend that his dad who runs an appliance business has "keys to every type of washer/dryer coin box".

@Brandon Pimm my friend and I are in jersey as well looking at Allentown as potential first rental property purchases.

Homeownership Assistance ProgramsAnd if you need a more budget-friendly down payment, that’s not your only option.

Property values here have a steady history of growth, making it a reliable market for long-term investment.2.Tenant-Friendly Laws: While this might seem like a challenge for landlords, tenant-friendly laws create a stable rental market.

A simple phone call or e mail  Hey you sold my friends house they loved you would you come to our house and help us like you did them.My wife got one yesterday daughter of one of her clients.. she has a 600k house to sell and wants to buy a 750k house ..

She's not your friend and you're not her caseworker.