I want to remain local in NJ or at most drive down 1hr to PA (self-manage or, last resort, hire a PM)However, I must also consider maintaining reserves, a safety net for my primary home, and an emergency fund.It's just hard for a new investor now :(

With the massive Taiwanese semiconductor plant under construction in Phoenix, bringing billions in investment and thousands of jobs, how significant do you think the ripple effect will be on the local real estate market?

Finding trademen and contractors is much tougher if you're self-managing.

It takes dedicated resources to build out and to do effectively at scale.

So, just give it your best self-help effort to find them, and then let the GAL do his or her job.As far as an ejectment lawsuit, the real question is, was the property legally abandoned?

Of course my nosey self had to go look up your rental property.

Begin by targeting distressed properties in gentrifying neighborhoods, securing financing through hard money lenders or private investors, and focusing on cost-effective renovations.

I’m also looking into self-settled spendthrift trusts to add an extra layer of protection, especially as my portfolio grows.

The amount of bump ups you receive because of the number of reviews has almost no effect if your property is fully booked.

Ask around & you would be surprised how many off-market opportunities come from casual conversations.Running targeted marketing campaigns is another effective strategy.