With some proper planning and the funds to lock in materials early, you can have an efficient build, but certainly not fast.

These are the product of much discussion as it is!

For your part, it might seem like a free roll of the dice to go to court, but there are surprises and landmines along the way, litigation always takes far longer than anybody expects, and the time and emotional expense of fooling with litigation are energy drains on more productive endeavors.

@Alex Houser You need more numbers and a proper inspection to justify the price. 

I think your biggest issue with any "work-arounds" is going to be your legal liability and holding the proper insurance in case something goes wrong, which I'm going to assume you'd need to be properly licensed in order to be properly covered by insurance.

You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?

As long as you are in a decent area and do proper screening, you will be fine in NJ. 

Having reasonable expectations, hiring a local professional (Realtor or PM), doing your research, and doing everything right (i.e. pro photos, professional design, good renovation, proper amenities and location, etc) are the keys to success in 2025.

This is your product, and you are branding it for maximum consumption.

However, it’s important to ensure that the deed is properly recorded with the county recorder’s office to make the transfer official.