I am finding there are tons of tools, technology and resources that make not only finding good deals possible, but conducting due diligence, buying and managing remote properties very possible.

I was only speaking to the tax implications of conducting things as a business (max deductions) versus personal (few if any deductions).

All of that matters with how you really conduct the negotiations. 

But, I understand since I'll be conducting business in New Jersey I will be still be paying state taxes in New Jersey. 

I'd be interested in hearing from both CPA's and Real Estate Investors on this topic.I'm conducting a search for a personal CPA who specializes in REI.

If a seller is going to remove the property from the market while you conduct your due diligence, they want to have assurance that the buyer is serious, and an earnest money deposit held in escrow (which is refundable in accordance with the terms of the contract) during the buyer's due diligence period is the typical protocol with all the sellers I know and have dealt with.

I think I've Found It!!! After a month of analyzing deals for practice. I think I've found the first true Duplex I want to pursue! However, currently, the location has tenants in so I can't get a good look at the prop...

If you are conducting limited services on behalf of the owner, then a license may not be required.

I'm currently in week 1 of agency, so I am still building my logistical side of things of how I'll conduct business, order business cards etc and then start the hunt for leads.

If the county treasurer's estimate exceeds the amount of taxes, assessments, interest, and penalties actually payable when the deed is transferred to the purchaser, the officer who conducted the sale shall refund to the purchaser the difference between the estimate and the amount actually payable.