Your best bet is to get on the phone, get multiple opinions, multiple quotes, and make decisions on the type of build before pulling the trigger.

Finally, define your long-term investment strategy, whether you’re aiming for cash flow, appreciation, or a combination, so that each decision aligns with your bigger goals.

They each have different stories about what is going on that are pretty different - how do I find out what is really going on in order to make this decision?

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Criminalize a financial decision?

Thankyou @Paul Azad, the relationship between Monday and RSN was described as a joint venture, meaning both groups would be responsible, and actively involved, in asset management and decision making.  

As home prices in NJ are very high, it makes the decision to go FHA VS live-in Conventional hard for me.

Even a small first step will teach you so much, and with your analytical mindset, I have no doubt you’ll make smart decisions along the way.

Moving forward in my  commercial leases I will now include language making the placement of thermostats the landlords decision with additional language prohibiting the relocation. 

Sounds like this property is better suited to be a LTR.You will likely get some unfavorable reviews about the neighborhood that may make your decision for you.