The recorder's office line has 5 different options so each time I called I pressed the next option sequentially leaving the same voice mail - what's the procedure for receiving the title deed and of course my contact details

Their main goal is maintaining wealth not creating it, so they are diversifying through all sorts of different investments. 8% returns are on the high side.  

I'm looking at different options for RE investment and it seems like new construction might be able to compete with existing home prices because of the high price levels.

Different rates apply, and no SE tax.The answer to Step 1 is not simple.

Wanting to sell and needing to sell create different negotiations.

We are finding different things online and we want to make sure we are set up for success when it comes to being protected.

I think all would agree that the City of Cincinnati is utterly different in approach to other building authorities in the Metropolitan area.

I'm working in the North Texas area so NJ may be different. 

I've been busy with a different pursuit and haven't posted much for the last year.

If not, look for a different market.You can also read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene.