That, in addition to NJ sports betting and you may be on to something in south NJ.

Now, I will disclaim, I have yet to close my first deal, but we're actively in the market...I'm lining up lenders, etc.

I wrote a lengthy blog on this recently; the bottom line is that investing is about control, not instant cash.

Ill be happy to chat off-line as to where we go and how we run our numbers.

Your first line of the post states, "I'm obviously going to have my own emotions attached to the decision"  so my question to you is, how would you feel if a tenant you're renting to destroys the house? 

It's not worth the (probable) problems that will ensue down the line. 

Property line in most places goes to the street.

I plan to use the BRRR method on this and just found out the house next door is for sale and might be next in line.

Just make sure you line things up right.

In addition to how you work the roof line, you also have to be aware of how you are going to do the insulation and venting.