Many traditional real estate brokerages in NJ, the bigger box ones, do not allow their agents to do property management because the brokerage needs extra errors and omissions insurance to do PM.

Sometimes seller financing, sub-to, or hybrid deals can create cash flow where a traditional bank loan doesn’t.

., 5–10%) with a short balloon term (like 3–5 years), giving you time to refinance traditionally once you’ve built equity or saved more.Another strategy is partnering with another investor.

Traditionally, a Warranty Deed is much better than a Quit Claim Deed.

.🔥 Why Co-Living & House Hacking Work So Well Together✅ Higher Rental Income Per Unit – Renting by the room typically beats traditional rental rates.✅ Lower Vacancy Risk – Losing one tenant doesn’t mean losing all your cash flow.✅ More Affordable for Renters – Competitive pricing attracts a steady stream of demand.✅ Built-In Community = Lower Turnover – Tenants stay longer when they feel connected.✅ Allows You to House Hack a Single-Family Home – No need to compete for pricey duplexes and triplexes!

I’ve been in the business for about two years and recently started expanding my focus beyond traditional sales to learn more about real estate investing.I currently own a rental property (which was my former primary residence) and am working on building a remote property management company under my LLC, Williams Investment Group.

Income is very important when qualifying for a traditional loan, so I would recommend securing a stable job first if you choose to go that route.

If you have lived in your current property for at least 12 months, you can go buy another owner occupant home and get a traditional mortgage. 

Unlike traditional single-family homes, manufactured homes often lose value over time, especially if they’re not on land you own.

Many are also exploring creative financing, using seller financing, subject-to strategies, or private capital to avoid traditional loan constraints.Across the board, creative deal structuring is becoming more popular.