Think of it this way you have $50,000 and you buy a rental so you end up with an extra $500/mo.

I have done many remodeling or flips adding great value to properties but the profit has been always for my clients.I finally decided to start doing the same thing I have always done, but as a real-state investor this time where there are some new variables to learn.to start I want to do some flips and I'm trying to define where.Because I live and work in NYC, where is almost impossible to start investing, I was thinking according to what I read and research; Newark, Jersey city, or even upstate NY where I spend some time could be some of the options.I'm looking for wholesalers or investor friendly real-state people to help me find my first deal.please don't hesitate to contact me with deals of for anything you need.Carlos

Yup and this is a house hack situation so there is an even extra level of it. 

Does anyone know how to go about adding a person to the title when the property is in a trust? 

Using an LLC, I thought that $3,000/mo "extra" could be put in the bank and accumulate up until we need to use it to pay off the note. 

And they have that extra character that you spoke about. 

I do love the versatility of subway tile, but don't like the idea of adding all those grout lines to clean.

fciexchange and loan mls are 2 that come to mind i also see a few on bigger pockets marketplace try placing an ad http://www.fciexchange.com/my-loans-for-sale.php?

Also you could run a test ad on craigs and get a feel.

The precedent has ALREADY been set in the neighborhood that homes can still get approved for a 2 family without a garage and adding a living room to the apartment.