That assumes 20% down and $400 a month for tax and insurance. 

If commercial properties, you can seek loans from small local credit unions and banks that base it off of the debt service coverage ratio and regularly provide loans in the 7s.You can also seek commercial loans on residential properties as well.

That's the tax lane and IRS rules. 

Been looking at a structure which will be optimal for having a portfolio of rental properties, financial investments, and all the other general life stuff, which will assist in asset protection, as well as tax liability etc.Thoughts on this?

I also loved how they stripped away the industrial grit of the seacans (Canadian for shipping container) leaving an elegant square of steel, wood and glass that gave off cozy mod vibes barely hinted at its supply chain origins.

There could be a contested title (unknown heir, brother/sister disagree on selling the property, taxes due claims by state as a result of passing, IRS, so on,) at this point.It will likely take one of the heirs to get organized, start the process to become the personal representative/executor and petition the court.

Going off the top of my head so might be some holes...1. have them supply an application (most generic rental apps ask the right questions)2.

Important to not take one statistic and make conclusions about the entire market.I would have to get to know these areas a lot better to understand the trade offs and dynamics.

The age of the property, 2/5 year tax exclusion, and expected future capex headaches made us sell.

NJ is not a great place to invest a small chunk of cash with the taxes in the more Northern parts and the very low inventory.