We went with option 1 for our first investment property where we saved up and purchased a $59k home at about 698 square feet with solid cash flow, but both options are great depending on what you're looking for as your end goal.Our main goal was cash flow so we went after what we could afford to get the ball rolling. 

@Curtis M.Do you have your license or have you just taken the course and passed the test?

A hydrostatic plumbing test is recommended to be performed by a licensed plumber post Foundation work.

I needed to find properties to roll over my proceeds using a 1031 exchange How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I'm completely speculating here, but for example- they detected the presence of an underground septic tank in an area normally known for city sewer connections, and felt incapable of testing that specific component to their satisfaction. 

There's absolutely no traffic sound in the patio (which falls on the rear side) but if someone wan't to roll up the window facing 95, that is beyond my control. 

Canton Ohio market.My question is, in my position, what would be your move to succeed in real estate and get the ball rolling?

I was more so trying to roll with his excitement! 

If you have a mix of stocks and bonds and the overall account will be a lot less volatile.Once you have that account set up you can just call John Hancock and tell them you want to roll your account over to your new 401(k).

Furthermore a HIC licences is very easy to get in NJ and requires no tests or portfolio of work whatsoever for that reason it means almost nothing in NJ.