Continue to refine your understanding of the market.

As an investor it’s helpful to understand what tax structures are indexed to property ownership vs other vehicles like sales tax, corporate taxes, mineral royalties, etc.

There is alot to read here on lending issues, you need to understand that as a lender your interest in the collateral will always be as a lender and not an owner unless your borrower gives you the deed to cancel the debtThe best place for a new lender to start, IMO, is not in making seconds as gap financing but as a transactional lender, funding closings and getting your money immediately in compliance with any usuary law that may apply. :)

I understand its a rental populated area, more a pass-through kind of county.

If the house was occupied, I would definitely be concerned about bothering tenants but if it's vacant that's a non factor.I understand both sides, but you should be able to go see it again as part of your due diligence

I started off with a duplex in 2020 and now have a solid portfolio of rentals with my partner.

the more stable areas close to USF but west of 275 are very solid.  

I understand your excitement about taking the plunge into real estate investing.

Industrial in NJ, as an agent and an investor, is a very solid niche.

None of them knew if there was an HOA or what the dues are....or that there are probably 50 other lots for sale there on MLS.I would also start by reading and understanding the laws in your area.