So far, I have not pull the trigger yet to buy any REI property from anybody.Like I have mentioned above, I am building my team and confidence, and I would love to get quality help, support, and suggestions from the community.

Until you're ready to pull the trigger utilizing a professional's services, its hard to get any engagement from folks who are at the top of their industry.

Which type of contract/closing what be the best to make sure my name is on the title without triggering the due on sale?

@Kyle Webster Hey Kyle your post triggered an alert for me because you mentioned NJ.

Everything I've read says to avoid D neighborhoods, so it's made me hesitant to pull the trigger.

Before you pull the trigger, I would recommend at least evaluating a tear down and new build - you might actually find that it's about the same price as trying to add a story and renovate with more certainty and a much better final product. 

The rental provided for herein shall then be accounted for by and between Landlord and Tenant up to the time of such injury or destruction of the Premises, Tenant paying rentals up to such date and Landlord refunding rentals collected 1.

So here we go.. I am about to begin the financing on my first rental property. My brother and I will be partners. He is autistic and we will go in this together to begin our BRRRR adventure. I wanted to do this with h...

However, it was not the carriage house that triggered Sec. 280A! 

@Frank KnippenbergA General Liability policy will provide defense for claims of Bodily Injury (slip and fall, ceiling falling on a tenant, etc.) and the less likely Property damage claim (your building starts on fire and the fire proceeds to damage neighboring properties).Good news is 99.99% of landlord/Rental Dwelling policies will automatically include General Liability.