I would consider putting a cheap wifi security cam inside the front door to get notified of motion. 

I put all of their names on 1 lease, though give them the option to pay their portion separately, always take 1.5 months security because college students love banging counter tops, throwing beer bottles, and tossing each other into walls after 2 shots of gin.Students typically get their refund check end Sept-ish, I give them an option to pay Fall semester Sept-Dec (4 months) and spring semester Jan- May (5 Months)  up front, with no discount. 

I secure the property and does the rehab, and he is paid on the back-end once its occupied and refinanced.How does a deal like this work?

I am seeking to use the BRRR strategy to purchase the property with private money eventually doing a cash out refinance and paying back the private money lender.

I recently connected with a local investor who has 20+ years in construction and uses private money to buy properties.

As such, in an effort to satisfy my own curiosity, is it ridiculous for me to consider cross-collateralizing two vehicles to secure a loan and get started with a house-hackable duplex or other small investment property?

If your local market has a shortage of open apartments, people may be applying to multiple places even if they aren't sure they want it, in an attempt to secure housing.

Hi, I was looking for cash flow in North-East New Jersey in rental properties, but at the max I reach at 0 cash flow.For example in Bayonne typical two family home(3 bed 2 bath each family) cost around $500K, taxes around 16K, rent around $1700/family. so after mortgage(20% down) , so total income is around $3400 also same is mortgage premium.other option is  private lending where you can earn around 10% per year minimum.also considering the point that home prices are all time high right now.Can somebody share their example of cash flow in area like Jersey city, Bayonne, Newark,union etc.

I am planning to use a private lender to fund the project in cash.

I’m currently working with a private lender for the properties to invest in and with a partnership to help with the rehab I’m confident we both can make this successful.