You should secure that switch (or that area), so you can control who accesses it. 

While we both have strong W-2 incomes, the large number of properties I own has made conventional lenders and agents caution that securing a loan for our primary residence could be a highly complex process.I’ve consulted with some local banks I work with, and one has expressed potential interest in financing our primary home.

I understand in NJ, landlord is not collect to charge pet security deposit.

with auto-pay options, automatic late fees, and reminders, lease signing, security deposit collection, etc. 

You can find fantastic properties that fit various investment strategies, whether it’s securing a multifamily property that offers attractive cash flow or opting for areas with significant appreciation potential.

Always charge at least some sort of security deposit, and the first months rent up front upon movein.7. 

Built in security as I don't visit the land much as I am in Connecticut.

.- Generally landlord-friendly state, no rent control- Secure government jobs/contracts make the real estate market much more resilient to recessions / major corrections- 15-minute drive to the Capitol of the United States- 4 Seasons- 15-minute drive to Arlington, Virginia (Amazon Headquarters 2 ((2017 announced, 2030 is bringing 25,000 new high-paying    jobs to the area)), Boeing Headquarters (2022), Microsoft Headquarters (2021), CoStar Headquarters (2024), Bloomberg    Headquarters (2017 expanded), Deloitte, and the list goes on)Thesis:Although more companies continue to go back to the office, there will be a shift toward a good amount of workers being able to be in hybrid roles.

For those looking to scale their portfolios, now might also be an excellent time to secure funding.

Depends who you ask and how secure you feel about your income On the one hand being debt free is great, but leverage allows us to build our wealth quicker.RE investors are notorious for being cash poor, so I would avoid thatIf youre able to comfortably save 100k a year and have enough reserves, I think buying leveraged properties is the best way to scale.You could kill two birds with one stone theoreticallyThey say paying an extra month a year towards principal saves you 7 years on a 30 year fixed mortgageUsing that logic you can add 2+ months a year on your primary, and buy 1 property a year and keep enough reserves.