We have 2 class A/B+ properties on the west side.

To focus on your area, research neighborhoods for trends, look for properties near military bases or colleges, and consider long-term rentals or short-term rentals in coastal areas and tourism hubs.

This means you are saying that you intend to live in the property for the next year. 

New Jersey is notorious for having terrible wholesalers.How many properties have you wholesaled in the last year?

I would also expect the bank-owned properties to redeem.  

Husband and I are purchasing a property as our private residence that also has a small cottage on it we plan to STR. 

Major water damage in my investment property from a sudden pipe burst there was some other damage from a break inand had a previous break itI have max 160k  insurance payout.It is a builders risk policy for house flipping.

I am sure properties on the water have lots of potential. 

I am new to bigger pockets, I am a licensed plumber in Northern California I would like to start obtaining rental properties 

I recommend GC Realty & Development as a property manager if you want to pursue that market.