I would guess just based off of the info given that your best bet for wealth building is to go low down payment in NC in a great area (Im down here, if you have any questions shoot me a dm) and hold the NJ property.

There's one single denominator at play and it's them, so get rid of them any way possible.

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.I am supposed to be purchasing this property as a house hack in a week.

I would rent out by the room based on overall square footage of each room.

Also, if you're investing in multiple states, just make sure your professional understands what is necessary for filing based on that situation. 

We are based here in Chicago and have GC business, for reference.  

But, it could certainly vary based on how your CPA filed your taxes.

Andy, I'm sorry to hear that your going through this, I don't personally know anyone dealing with such difficult tenants, but do know several Brooklyn based land lords who got tenants out in order to do reno. or dramatically increase rent. 

This gives us an opportunity to adjust the rental fee based on area demand.