At the end of the day, it comes down to what aligns best with your financial goals.

Anyone can live anywhere they want if they have the money, and sometimes houses are bought and then rented out without much background checking on the people moving in.

Quote from @Chris Magistrado: I'm doing my research and I came across wholesaler who said if the buyer is requesting an inspection, they aren't a real buyer, probably just a wholesaler trying to scope the competition or lock up your contract. 

Assessments in NJ are not done on sale, unless it's a new build or a complete renovation where the permits tip them to reassess, so every three years or so they reassess all of the properties and taxes go up most of the time.

Wake up people!

and if you don't have enough money to house hack in San Diego... save up until you do.and if you want to move somewhere else, house hack there. 

If you're a landlord or investor in the Charlotte area, you might have noticed something unusual in the rental market this winter.

Come up with terms (Down Payment, Interest Rate, and Amortization Schedule) such as a 5% Down Payment, a 6% Interest Rate, and 30 Year Amortization Schedule.

That's just someone with poor negotiating skills. 

Airtable is a great alternative as well, it just isn't a full blown CRM and the price is really cheap for just a solopreneur or small team.