People are seeking out places where they can get yield and cash flow.Before places like Phoenix and Atlanta used to be hot rental markets but now it seems people are buying more in places like Cleveland , Indianapolis , Kansas City , Birmingham,AL.etc The other markets are still hot even though people might not be able to cash flow well because the general economy is doing well , unemployment is half or less than it was during the recession in many of these places and people want to live in those places .

My general rule is a hard pass on anything violent, like battery. 

I wanted to get a general idea of the mortgage process and requirements for the house itself (does it need to be in above average shape?)

I’d love to legally rezone it to a two flat and renovate the addition but after talking with the secretary at zoning downtown I thought I better post the question here first.

If you have general repair reserves that weren't used, same goes.However, letting a roof go years beyond its usable life in the name of 'not spending the reserves' is illogical. 

Generally the most time intensive properties for managing these properties is the turnover between guest. 

Hello,Does anyone know investor friendly New Jersey general contractors?

There's a big difference in rate below 640 generally. 

Just be aware that lenders in general don't like real estate agents as we are considered risky.

Second, I would generally stay away from investments here in Japan, unless you're looking at purchasing an entire building.