Commercial listing agents in NJ are slower than the tortoise with two broken legs.

After you refinance, then you can buy another property with your newfound extra cash.I own a few STR's in Orange County. 

Tony, I am in Orange Beach, AL. 

Converting a garage is going to require you to pull electrical permits plumbing permits and permitting can take a really long time in Orange county.

But again it's an apples to oranges comparison with the US.

I would actually say if you are newer to the game it would be better to start outside the city to get your legs, then move into the city.

HOA will wake up tomorrow and will raise your monthly fee because they want to put red flowers instead of the orange ones they have in place right now and that will eat up your cash flow.

FATCO insures there you can call my rep George Sines in Orange County for a TO name reference.     

For regular tenants I provide damage free hooks, felt pads for furniture legs, a plunger, and some toilet paper in the holder. 

Real Estate brokers license in 3 states which required of course all the study material to pass first one ( CA) was toughest since I was 18 and just learning although grew up in the business so I had somewhat of a leg up as i understood the process at least.