lately, I’ve been thinking about many different strategies regarding real estate.I originally did wholesaling for a few months but ended up stopping bc it just took up too much of my time especially with my full time job.second, I thought of having rentals but I was hesitant bc I live in NJ & the rental laws here aren’t the greatest and it’s hardly any deals that can justify for the rent to cover the mortage in this expensive market.Right now ive been thinking about possibly flipping properties in my own back yard NJ or possibly out of state where home prices are much lower in certain markets.Anyone have advice if I should possibly flip properties where I live in NJ (blue state) or possibly go into another market and flip virtually..?

But I get so few Vrbo bookings now, it's not a big deal for me to note on the calendar when a 2nd payment is due, and check to see it's been made. 

It will teach you the industry, the buying/selling process, how to deal with contractors, scheduling, budgeting, etc. 

Deal with them as such. 1.

I get that, investors get a deal and I get the convenience of selling them all at once.

She's picking pretty expensive places to live though so not as appealing as your deal! 

I'm leaning toward buying a single or double family home with the intent of renting to others - not sure about short or long - i guess it depends on the deal and how it goes? 

They signed a deal with you...

The goal is to take down 5-20 million dollar deals; the next few years will be properties that will come to market at very prominent discount. 

Overlaid on a deal bought below market value and then force appreciated to a house hack.