Look into local economic indicators, such as job growth, population trends, and migration patterns, to gauge potential demand in specific neighborhoods.Rental Demand: Investigate rental demand in the areas you're considering.

After college I got a job down in Northern NJ and my wife is from here.

Hi Melissa,It sounds like you’re putting in some great thought and research into your investment strategy!

So there are a handful of holes and instead of them fixing them, you want a professional... second thought, you'll do it for $5 a hole. 

Yes I have pondered the Full year rental and that would do mortgage and give me a little extra, but thought MTR or STR might do better.

I thought everything was clear, and I was under the impression that title searches should uncover any issues like this well in advance.

Just go ask Steve Jobs. 

For those willing to embrace a broader horizon, long distance investing not only enhances potential returns but also builds a resilient investment strategy with significantly lower cost to entry for real estate investing.I’d love to hear your thoughts: would you consider long distance real estate investing to seek out greater rates of return and a lower investment cost? 

Congratulations for all you have accomplished and thought through!

I would recommend walking with at least 3 contractors at first, make sure to do them separately and see whose numbers align with your thoughts.