Would you rather own a stock or a mutual fund that only invests in that same stock?

I am wondering if it is a good idea to invest in one of these foreclosed homes or old single families. the prices there are actually extremely cheap compared to where I live in new jersey. my overall plan is to own multiple rental properties. 

I am interested in investing with a hard money lending firm, as in investing my own money to fund deals through them. 

She's your problem here not your siblings, so have the convo with her and let her know it's your way or she gets her own place.

Every county and city has their own unique provisions and regulations when it comes to landlord/tenant disputes.

I wasn't too keen on spending $35K on a program that I can't even try out but to each its own. 

You do not need to have a license to manage an apartment community.Property management can then be broken down into "annual" property management (normally a unit without furniture), a seasonal rental management (such as 2 weeks to several months up to 6 months) and then vacation rentals (sometimes for the weekend, a week, etc..).Each state has its different rules and licensing for each area of property management (annual, seasonal and vacation) as well as the different areas of management (association, apartment and property).I hope that helps.My understanding is that if you are an EMPLOYEE of the property owner you do not need to have a license; if you provide property management services as your management co owned business or as an independent contractor, then you do need a license.  

Do your own diligence and hire apart from your "recommendations".

If they won't leave on their own I  would start issueing lease violations and move toward cause for eviction.  

@Joshua Smith - The biggest lessoned I learned is, it's expensive to own real estate.