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I'm not specifically familiar with BP's deal analyzer (I use my own).

If someone is willing to live in and renovate the 2 of last 5 year capital gains exclusion is a significant consideration.

Specifics can vary depending on the GSE:» For a Freddie Mac loan file: A copy of the borrower’s most recent, signed US individual federal income tax return is required.»

Is there anything specific I should focus on during the due diligence process, particularly regarding title and document inspection, compared to a traditional sale?

Look up the courses taught by Justin Kivel, specifically the Pro forma modeling course and the real estate financial modeling boot camp.

I care most about the Internal Rate of Return (helps me determine how long to hold a property), the cash on cash return (helps me decide why this investment vs other options, and it also takes into consideration appreciation of the property!)

After 2 years you can apply for a “Rent consideration” (I think that’s what they called it) as long as you still live there and that may allow you to increase rents by more than the annual allowance (probably designed for unit that are very low rents).

If you need help with landlord laws, house backing strategies, or traditional MTR investing specific to New Jersey happy to help.

But when you're really ready to put rubber to the road you have to start being more active in your education, seeking out specific information and really thinking through what that would look like for you.