You made another post about you mentioning you do well with STR in NJ.

Pull out a spreadsheet and go through the tools everyone mentions to run some comparables and take note of photos, amenities. 

One key he found was mixing a welcoming atmosphere with firm guidelines.. it typically falls under standard tenant landlord laws for eviction.. so you’ll want to double-check local regulations.You mentioned Furnished Finders and Padslipt.com.. from what I’ve heard, those can be great if you’re targeting traveling professionals or short term visitors.

that is accurate.i skimmed the responses and didn't see anyone mention house hacking. 

So if your using margin at let's say 12% interest rate, to do the mentioned S&P gaining at 8% or heck let's say 10%.... congratulations you just found a neat way to go a couple hundred thousand into debt.

The resources and books you mentioned, like the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide and The Book On Rental Property Investing, sound like excellent starting points.Prioritizing financial stability and eliminating debt is crucial, and I agree that a solid financial foundation is key to successful investing.

Drop price $50 or $100 Wait 2-3 weeks and if no renter emerges drop it another $50-$100.

If you ever want to have a discussion to explore your options or ask any questions about the concerns you mentioned, I would be happy to help! 

I signed the contract mentioned above, that initially said no closing points to lendbase when we find a loan.  

It’s a tax office, so I suspect they might be waiting to see how their business performs and the impact of technology before deciding.Thanks in advance for any advice or insights you can offer!