Using my personal finance to pay for repairs and numerous other small things that in isolation are not a big deal but they just keep adding up and create anxiety for me.I am thinking being a real estate investor (for single family homes) is not right for me.

This has been discussed on numerous occasions on BP.

If you are free after 230p, find something else real estate related to work at for a handful of hrs a few days a week and stockpile that cash.Lastly, NJ is a great market and there are multiple spots in south NJ that #s still work and aren't completely in War Zones.

There are numerous studies that support that graveyards/cemeteries affect a home's resale value/desirability.So, how can I say in one sentence that it could be a good deal and in the next sentence state that the location will affect the value? 

ask, I assume cheap its a war zone)  reno, and lock box ?

Once you do that, I would get referrals to good brokers/property managers in the area to get their expert opinions from their numerous years in the area.

Lastly, I'd ask a couple of realtors in your area...often times they hear of "war stories" and assist sellers with minor renovations before they try to list their home.  

On the other hand, apartment syndication offers substantial economies of scale, which seems to be a common transition for many real estate investors, as I’ve heard on numerous podcasts.I would love to hear your thoughts on which route you think I should pursue and why.

Even the gut job properties are listed and go pending very quickly because there is a lot of money to be made in the region.Albany - There is an area in Albany that is convenient to both numerous hospitals and colleges.

I have yet to see a free course be anything worthwhile but there are some that are relatively cheap for what they give you.I personally am a mid 6 figure earner & have been in land for 8 years now.I have numerous course, including Bosch's.