if you have 239k in equity and sell the NJ home, you could use that money to buy a few homes near you and increase your monthly rental income.

Are there design specifics that you have noticed can help create more income? 

Investing in rental properties can be a great way to build wealth and generate passive income.

As a reminder, Madoff "had annual audits".Part of my DD, while I do ask if a company has audits and shares them with LPs, I also ask for FULL financials: Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows for properties through partnership level items.  

I've got my eye on a property in Jacksonville, Florida, and I'm trying to gauge if it's a smart investment.The deal:Asking Price: $102,000Type: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homeUnique Aspect: Currently rented out in separate unitsRental Income: $1,600 per monthNet Profit Post-Expenses: Approx. $1,200 per monthI'm at that crucial point where everything seems a bit overwhelming.

Non deductible, Better Proximity securing loans) “ROI soonest months” “Cheapest”. 2nd. 3rd Deals, Off Market, brokerage, government, 4thJudicial, Move to USA 1031Tenant Management due diligencePrevious landlords Credit score,eviction record, income to debt between 40 and 60%,hours at home,Pets, poor character appearance Ie tattoos,drugs,crime,personality,dirty car.Value Add focal pointsRaise the rent,Rehab, maximize rooming, section 8, Reducing management “general”Rehab etiquettecompartmentalizations & entry,Colours, Lighting, Fixtures & Amenities, floor, bathroom cheaper / kitchens, fixed stylization.

I negotiated seller financing for: - Purchase price: $400,000 - Monthly income: $6,000 - Interest rate: 4% The seller requests a $160,000 down payment.

The banks won't underwrite the income or the square footage.  

It's strange that you've had little interest in the portfolio of properties...unless they're not producing income or improperly priced based on location, condition, etc.

For example, in Tulum, we now find ourselves in an oversupply situation, which is going to get much worse so I wouldn't surprised to see prices going down in coming years.In Baja California Sur, price appreciation was actually well above 10% during and right after the pandemic but it has returned to normal levels now.2.