As I buy with a very long hold period, I believe my Austin properties will outlast me(yes, given to my kids).  

There is a lot of inventory in Jersey City, so compared to the rest of the state, there are opportunities there for good STR operators.

It's working out ok other than some latent defects the seller hid from me and my inspector during my due diligence period.

Make use of the 6 month period, don't commit until you're ready to spend the time. 

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Are the rest of the repairs cosmetic or structural? 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Buyer beware:  Any "new" cabin built in the bubble period might well be a pile of junk.

To the most part those that do Sub2 and have done them over a longer period of time Do not come on Bigger Pockets bragging about it.

All the rest can be subbed out unless you are doing a full remodel by adding square footage to the house/converting a space (bath/bed etc).