I would stay away from long term contracts and pay by the month to start if you are using a service and then after you have real world experience with it, you can sign on for a year for the discount.

I have considered investing in Albuquerque but am stilll on the fence mostly because of the distance.

If you wants to find a property in Nashville you should define your investment goals, research the market, choose a location, assess your budget and financing options, choose a particular type of property, become acquainted with local regulations, network with professionals, conduct thorough property search and due diligence, think about one’s long-term investment strategy and assess risks and opportunities.You can locate a good home in Nashville by taking these steps and consulting with knowledgeable local consultants.Good luck!

If you have experience in this area, let me know your thoughts on Tampa in the long term. 

Over the long term I am comfortable at 4%.  9.4% not bad return but …Residential RE is not passive even with the use of a PM.  

No permit required for long term rentals in un incorporated Cobb.

My options are:Sell: Maximize down payment in NC, reduce debt.HELOC+Rent: Keep NJ property as an investment, rent for potential $3,300/month.I'm interested in long-term wealth building.

@Adam Bartomeo runs a professional property management business in the area and is also a long-time member of BiggerPockets.

Turnkey buy and hold with long term renters is the best way to get your foot in the door with RE investing.

. $10k in losses will reduce the federal tax due by $1.5-2k.However, the state tax due gets lowered by a very small amount by using passive losses to offset passive income as I assume state tax rate is quite low (I live in TX, so never worried about state tax) compared to long-term capital gains rate of 15-20%.