@Anthony Liguori with how difficult Newark NJ makes it for landlords unless the laws change there are many other options for markets around North Jersey which will produce amazing returns and way less stress for landlord. 500-700k properties in the right area have best shot at hitting 1% rule, even in todays market.   

If a vendor won't agree to this, that should be treated as a red flag.If a tenant, guest or passerby falls during an active snow fall or within a time frame before the municipality requires the surface to be cleared there's generally less of a liability concern on the property owner.

If you're committed to active real estate investing, talk to real estate attorney Nic McGrue.

Would love to hear what’s working (and what’s not) for everyone right now — especially for those actively flipping in 2025.

Lower sales activity - probably yes, just like we already see since 2023

Ultimately, you must enter your first deal with adequate profit spread on both the front end (financing) and the back end (exit), avoiding the temptation of the least money down to mitigate stress and protect your confidence for future projects.

Hey BP Community,My name is Samuel "Sam" Mack. After a career as a professional athlete, I transitioned into full-time real estate investing with a mission to build a lasting legacy for my family and community.As the ...

I’ve been making steady income through contracting and construction work, but I’m in an active bankruptcy. .

Responding within an hour makes you 7× more likely to turn that lead into an actual deal.You don’t need to memorize the stats.Just remember this:Speed equals trust.Speed equals momentum.Speed equals money.When a seller reaches out, they’re already stressed, overwhelmed, or ready to be done.

QuickBooks would be a good solution as it can serve as the hub for the bank account activity you mentioned.