I've been fortunate to benefit from massive appreciation theoretically puts me around 100,000 in equity, but I'm told that my debt to income ratio (minimal credit cards but 40k student loans and a car payment + the mortgage) would prevent me from using that equity via HELOC at this time.

I have a client where I did a massive renovation but the one thing they kept that was built by the former owner was the shower that stuck out into the courtyard. 

The inspector can tell you if an addition or repair has flaws.Sunken-Looking PropertyA house that sits lower than the surrounding properties, including its yard, is a massive red flag.

I believe that a lot of newcomers think that wholesaling is an easy process which only takes 2 weeks to create massive wealth from.

I am not saying to no invest out of state or go after your dreams, I am saying NJ has many limiting beliefs and can produce massive returns if an investor is open minded to looking at properties a little differently. 

I’ve always been a fan of the Warren Buffet quote “The best source of income, is multiple sources of income”

I had no REI education at the time and was in the middle of a massive remodel  down to the studs.

There are options in almost every price range, from Condos around 200k all the way up to massive “mini hotels” with 9+ bedrooms in the multi-million category.

Truck drivers are well paid and there is a massive shortage of truck drivers currently, so there is good job security.

I am looking at unique stays and properties that could use massive improvements to their STR system to increase revenue.