I'll keep you posted on what I find out too, after I call them back. 

You can possibly find hard money lenders that will step in while a property is being built, but not if you are intending to use the home as your primary residence. 

Cant find anyone in NJ to work with... might have to move to miami to work with you lol Lol man it’s lonely out here in Miami on BiggerPockets !!   

That's how I find my tenants and get higher rates than on FF.With Airbnb and VRBO, what do you use for the background and credit check? 

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

You want to fine tune what the answer to this is because too many people start thinking the road to financial and time freedom is a lot shorter than it is.Find some local real estate investor meetups and talk to other investors and learn about their path while you find yours.

Planning to relocate to the Southeast (SC, NC or Georgia) in 2026 and want to start out by investing in single-family rentals, condos and joining real estate investment groups to invest in multi-unit or commercial properties.My investing goals consist of cash flow for consistent monthly payments and equity for bigger purchases down the road.Looking forward to building a network of real estate professionals and investors to help find new opportunities, stay on top of market trends and provide value to other investors and tenants.Any tips for new investors would be appreciated.Best,Brett HarmonTwitter

Where can I find an example of a material participation log? 

You could find a pretty decent neighborhood in Detroit to house hack.