I'm not the authority on this subject....I'm a long-term rental investor, exploring the short-term model.  

Each home served our purposes as a primary residence for a few years, and in each case we added value through enhancements or repairs.Now as rentals, the homes are well known to us and in markets where we understand the common tenant demographic.We undertook a comprehensive refinancing of all the properties 18 months ago to lock in low interest rate 15 year debt while releasing equity to purchase our newest primary residence.Good luck with your decision and congratulations on your progress to date.

In just 1 paragraph it was clearly conveyed a level of not only marketing mastery but also comprehension at a level that few, so very few ever achieve. 

Personally I think Home Renovision DIY has the most comprehensive and well made content, but there are hundreds of other good channels out there too.Once you've built up your knowledge and confidence watching videos, the best way to learn is by doing.

Hi I am not local to jersey but am one of the authors of BP's new book on medium-term rentals and happy to help! 

"(b) Due-on-sale clause means a contract provision which authorizes the lender, at its option, to declare immediately due and payable sums secured by the lender's security instrument upon a sale of transfer of all or any part of the real property securing the loan without the lender's prior written consent.

Of course the district has final authority of where to put the meter.

Super comprehensive coverage and easy to work with. 

Boards DO NOT have authority to do whatever they want.

I've learned a lot on this first project and hope to do better on the second one.So when you say the 'bid is going up and up', do you mean he is giving you necessary Change Orders that you are authorizing and signing?