This shows builders are struggling with material shortages on a national scale.This also leads us to our next problem, the knock-on effects of mass SFH zoning.

National eviction ban remains in effect as government appeals ruling.

People try to dodge the service processors all the time, but it may not be an effective strategy based on your state laws.

Technically it may not be a primary home, but effectively it is, once on return to USA.

For an action alleging any grounds under sub section l. of section 2 [NJSA 2A;18-61.1], two months' notice prior to the institution of the action and, provided that where there is a written lease in effect no action shall be instituted until the lease expires;

Another great way is excel, its simple and effective.

I didn't do that since having a purchase contract in effect for better part of year especially when we weren't sure when they would qualify seemed "stupid." 

Do some research about what is required to be disclosed in that state, especially since this effects the value of the investment.

Typically most states where you are NOT a resident only effectively tax income specifically attributable to that state in their allocation and appointment calculations. 

Developing would consist of getting your utilities lined up for the area, plotting off sections (if needed), creating roads and other ways of access, etc. and then selling those lots off to builders.