I've purchased properties in the past that have had some very long term, great track record/solid tenants.

I understand LP is preferred over LLC due to avoiding double taxation, but if I plan to stay in the US and keep the money in the US, do I still form a LP?

Becoming an assistant first sounds like a great idea, can get your foot in the door and help understand how things work. 

It's a solid flip or BRRRR opportunity and investors are hunting those everyday. 

Navigating NJ's housing market with 100k in cash is a solid start.

The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon TunerThese books ( and guide) will give you a solid foundation to start your real estate journey. 

From cap rates and cash-on-cash returns to net operating income (NOI) and internal rate of return (IRR), how do these numbers help you understand their impact on investment decisions?

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

My understanding is the form itself is alerting the IRS to the plans of a 1031 exchange. 

I understand that after the second year you can only hold 1 month of the current rent as security, but I am curious how other landlords or property managers in Pennsylvania handle returning the other half?