We are primarily looking for SFH rehabs in the West Orange / Maplewood / South Orange area in Essex County northern New Jersey.

. - Unfamiliarity with the area/surroundings- Lower Rent compared to CA but I know I can't compare apples and Oranges (But I don't want to invest just to break even)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tax questions ***Some state does not have tax on income(?)

But can't compare apples and oranges. 

PMI =0.0085*950,000/12=$672 monthly.HEL 80-15-5 scenario)  HEL closing cost on 150,000 = approximately $6000.  20yr at 6.25% = $1096 monthlyThe calculation above is kind of comparing apples with oranges. 

I'm down in orange county.

I have a large attic in a sf in mission Viejo, Orange county .ca.

I’m still trying to determine the market (or markets) I want to get into, but am definitely looking at something long distance as southern CA property is a bit too expensive for my initial jump.Here’s a little background on me:I’m born and raised in Orange County, CA.

@Judy L.

This took YEARS and I’m sure cost lots of attorney fees (which were likely reimbursed in the settlement) but just a interesting story. https://www.google.com/amp/www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-westgates-pays-widow-15-million-20171218-story,amp.html

I'm in orange county, NY area.