@Jeff Wallace The position I held with my employer (while very lucrative) just didn't fit the lifestyle I had envisioned for my wife and I.

But I have credit cards with $30k limits at 4% annual interest rates and investment funds in the stock market should I need an emergency fund. 

If a big expense comes into play, I have two credit cards that are $30k limit each with only 4% Annual interest rate (active duty military).

Of course its not that there's NO ONE around but it definitely feels limited. :/ Anyone in the area feel otherwise?

I'm thinking they just hold the loan, but they also hold the deed until final payment so I don't know what legal limits they could impose on us.Feel free to tell me if I'm overthinking this part!

If your time is limited or you prefer that someone more experienced takes care of the investments for you, then syndications is a good option to consider.Best of luck!

I do not mind paying for a level of assistance but I see using a full time manager limiting my chances for a profitable property. 

I do not mind paying for a level of assistance but I see using a full time manager limiting my chances for a profitable property. 

The resons people rent a SFR over an apprtment accoring what they tell me at showings:- want privacy / not hear their neighbors through the walls- want a yard, maybe have a dog, would like to have friends over for a BBQ - think lifestyle!

In NJ the legal limit is a month and a half.