also consider the added mess from fruit trees, as well as the things they attract, for example in WI fruit not picked that starts to break down or drops and left to lay attract yellow jackets and other stinging bugs as well as the hazard of falling fruit, and staining concrete depending where they are. 

It's still great depending on if you're willing to put effort into your properties and willing to strategize.

It depends.

Most stable tenants that are dependable to pay their rent on time and won't move every lease renewal typically expect a kitchen (even if its shared). 

For 30Y loans made to an LLC - 15%-25% down minimum depending on what type of lender you are using. 

Hi Richard, I Live at the Jersey shore as well and might be interested in the (depending on the time commitment) -- Really hoping BiggerPockets network continues to grow in our area.

I have fair-good credit depending on the calculator.

If it's just a pure flip than going a little extra on rehab may be more warranted for resale, but that depends on your market and what spread you are working with.- Remember to not make enemies with the neighborhood.

Depends on what your loan looks like, how you manage, and many other factors.

Also depends how much the commercial loan can increase in rate at the balloon period.