However; I have heard that Jersey is tenant friendly (and not as sympathetic to landlords).

Go build a buyers list of rehabbers ,landlords and other investors that would be willing to buy good quality junkers from you and pay you 1k if the deal meets there requirements.

According to property assessor, the cost basis of the structure of our 1 unit is 60000$, BUT according to our insurance company, it will take 112000$ to re-build.Last year we depreciated using 60000$ cost basis, but I am reading the book that suggests different methods, making a point that there's no right one.It's a huge difference, and according to the book ("Every landlord's tax guide" by Nolo"), usually county assessors UNDERESTIMATE, which gives me SMALLER deduction if I use their data!!!

Ifs the landlord is solvent your renting from, offering several months rent up front could help and showing a bank statement with some cash in it.

and they are rented under section 8.Having had all this fall on me, I am know learning about being a landlord and about investing in new properties.From what I have learned so far, my goals are to:(1) Setup a robust property management system/process to manage my current properties;(2) Learn about analyzing investment opportunities on properties I have seen or believe have potential.

What is a good forum for tenants with troublesome landlords to seek legal advice and general information?

Our landlord had watched him grow up (no relation, just lived nextdoor) and decided to take a chance on renting to two young kids.

When you do a sandwich lease option, you're both a tenant and a landlord, with all of the downsides of both.

Does anyone know what are landlords' responsibilities when a fire broke out in units where the tenants have signed a lease?

I am a landlord and I am running into maximum number of mortgages.