I’m based in the NY/NJ area, and I’m exploring a few different options:1.Bank Loan – I know banks usually require steady income to approve a mortgage, but would a large down payment (maybe 20-30%) and good credit be enough to get approved?

The ILA is North America’s largest longshoremen’s union, with roughly 50,000 of its 85,000 members making good on the threat to strike at 14 major ports subject to a just-expired master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, and picketing workers beginning to appear at ports.I have been reading that if the strike drags on, we can expect some shortages on perishable items that the US imports.One of those is bananas; the US imports 100% of its supply.

Good tenants are a blessing.

Quote from @Michael Chalke: It's good to see you know the law.Question: who is limiting you to a 3.5% rent increase?

I would need a long term loan or mortgage using my house as collateral.

This is assuming the rental has been on the market for a while, is priced competitively, and the asset is in good condition.If you aren't getting enough qualified applicants, you can adjust 2 different things; the qualifications or the rental amount. 

You expect a long home search where the agent will have to schedule lots of showings for you, over a long period of time?

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This has generated a good amount of leads but no deal as of yet.

I am unfamiliar with how long bond lasts, how sturdy it is over time, and will I be replacing this door jamb in 6 months even with a patch job done like this because it will look the same way and all wear down?