love the customer service industry, which is how i think about approaching the landlord aspects. 

Cold Call (check with your state to see if this legally permitted during a state of emergency. 

All oil tanks require permits in Jersey City.

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Remember that the intermediary must hold the funds for the entire 180 days before returning.I am also thinking of taking the 15% capital gains hit...I don't see how I would be able to find a long term rental tenant in an environment where evictions are not permitted, realtors can't show homes in person in certain places, and many folks are out of work, shrinking the pool of potential renters.

Once we close I will be responsible for pulling permits and overseeing construction and my wife will handle the accounting a provide weekly reports and pictures to the real estate partner.

go ahead with your plans.... by the time those are done and permitting in place this should be partially over

As far as permits and building there is a lot that goes into new construction.

They can be, but fire damaged properties are often a lot of work and definitely need permits and the like.

You take all that you are permitted if you are using a conventional loan.