Next I would focus on getting a more powerful lease that will protect you, the standard NJ realtors lease is very weak.

However, make sure to call them when a tenant is moving out to transfer the utilities to your name, otherwise the unit won't have any power when you're showing it to the next potential tenant.

But when we have the power to create our own microcosm,  where mediocrity has its only true meaning, why not create a microcosm where mediocrity means you're a millionaire?

You can get them on investment properties, usually at 75% LTV, or on primary properties, as much as 95% LTV.The number associated with percent interest is going to be slightly higher than the number associated with your mortgage, but the HELOC has the extreme benefit of recalculating your interest payment for every principal payment you put against the line whereas the loan payment never changes.Replacing a mortgage with a HELOC and then using the HELOC as the place where you store all funds as you build savings to purchase and flip the next investment property will greatly reduce your interest costs and increase your buying power as well as speed the building of your cash savings.Credit unions and local banks are going to be the best places to find these products.

People powered boats are an expected amenity on a lake.   

Investing from overseas and getting Power Of Attorney done for someone to handle closing of the propertyNot being able to be present physically for walkthroughs or inspections - have to trust the team!

I think Newberry Springs was where that movie was about with Sandra Bullock where the electric company dumped crap into the soil and it contaminated the water in Newberry Springs, caused cancer and killed people.

If you have enough cash flow to go duplex, more power to you and your investing.

Someone stole all of the electrical wiring and plumbing in the property and I'm strongly suspicious it was her. 

Hello all, I am looking to purchase my first property, but need some help estimating some repair cost.There are some minor problems with the roof and gutters, but what worries me the most is the electrical.