The Power of networking, Making High Level Connections is the new book for this month Speaker, Alexandra Labbar.

I'm going to give you some advice because I know the borrower profile that big box lenders like.First, get your credit as high as possible. 

I would highly recommend The Storage Rebellion.

The two main downsides are finding syndicators and deals to invest with, and the high minimum investment - $50-100K if you invest by yourself.

If a new investor comes in with a 300k purchase and a 200k rehab in a high end market where it will take 3 months to sell, a lender will not be so hot to lend a newbie in that situation.

Even with relatively high rates, deals are still moving quickly here. 

Are you better served on a highly competitive offering with dual agency and dealing with the seller's broker directly? 

Bad for agents who make a killing selling high end homes.

Seems like short term would likely generate more revenue but not really sure about profit when you consider vacancy and property management fees of ~30% (I would consider remote management but I would think cleaning fees would still be ~$400/mo. which is high).

Im in NJ, but not sure it's the right market for me due to very high taxes and cost of houses.