Based in NJ.

Built in 2003. 3/2 1,800SF Estimated sale price $250-260k based on comps checked on Redfin.

The denial was based on the following reason:"The proposed use Visitor Accommodations is prohibited in the RM-1 Zoning district per table 14-602-1".At this juncture, it seems my next step is to appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustments.

I was looking to purchase a beach house some where in North Carolina so I could be close to my home base of Charlotte, NC and not feel like when I returned, I would need a vacation from my vacation..

With Norfolk Naval Base, EVMS and ODU, rentals are always in demand.

I'd guess $12,000 - $15,000, including the utility work - based on my experiences in SoCal.....

They do tend to require more time managing and ensuring that your rental rates are competitive based on current STR availability/rates in your area.

Investing internationally is a huge opportunity, especially now that the US model based on cheap debt is kinda broken, but investors need to know what they're doing or they need to work with people who know what they're doing.

 Continue buying, keeping some and flipping Anything in my market where the net cap is 20% ish based on cash purchase. 

While this property is not acting as a cash flowing investment property, it has served the wonderful purpose of showing us how to navigate the real estate market at a base level.