It's a lot easier to net out positive when the cap/ex is smaller % of your gross rents.

I don't know, but I've read half of your gross income will probably go into your expenses.

got it, but the business entity in question wether LLC, corp, or whatever the case... does it need to be 100% owned by my wife since she can position herself as "full time" investor as I'm a full time W2 employee currently. 

It's pulling in over $1,000,000 a year in gross revenue.

Most lenders typically will want the gross rents at least 75% (.75 DSCR) to 100% (1.00 DSCR) of the new PITIA mortgage payment.We offer programs with No ratio's, meaning down to 0.00% coverage.

In the active business, I have employees.

1st question: If you buy a new property and rent by the whole house, then yes, that income would be counted at 75% of the gross rent.

Quote from @Jackson Ebersole: Hi Piper,It's always smart to flip properties in-state, and I'd like to share some updated insights on why this approach is beneficial, especially in the New Jersey area.Lenders typically feel more comfortable with in-state flips because:You can manage the rehab more easilyYou have better knowledge of local real estate trends and valuesYou can respond quickly to issues or make decisions fasterThere's a lower risk of fraud or being taken advantage of by distant partnersI can help you with recommendations for the New Jersey market:North Bergen: Continues to show strong potential, with average profits now around $150,000 per flip and a gross ROI of 85%.Willingboro: While specific flip numbers aren't available, the market remains active with a gross ROI now averaging around 130%.Gloucester City: Still a top performer, with gross ROI hovering around 180-190%, though still on smaller profit margins.Irvington: Home values have continued to rise, with a 20% increase over the past two years.East Orange: Has seen steady growth, with home values up by about 16% since 2022.Paterson: Experienced a 14% increase in home values over the last two years.Additionally, Jersey City and Newark have emerged as promising markets for flips, with strong appreciation rates and growing demand.

If there are excess funds after paying the local/school real estate tax bill, the remainder can go to:Current real estate taxesCurrent Muncipal liens for water/sewer or any other bill initiated by the municipalityState Liens, usually for outstanding state taxes, sometimes employee/employer taxesPA State Inheritance Tax which applies to all deceased owners and starts at dollar one with no exemptions, unlike the Federal Estate Tax. 

To save on costs they can't pay their staff nearly as well, leading to good employees leaving for better opportunities in the for-profit space.