I have enough to worry about without dealing with incompetent state workers, yearly renewals, and a constantly changing website that doesn't work, and looks like it was written with COBOL from the 1950's.  

Cashout refi's are tough to execute with poor credit, and there is no guarantee that paying off old trades with bad history will improve your score. 

Colorado’s market is tough for first-time investors when it comes to finding anything that actually cash flows.

Yeah this is tough.

Seller expectations are tough.

Hey yall,I’ve got 2 properties in the west end (both SFH, 4b2ba currently rented to section 8 for $1391, and 4b1ba I just finished rehabbing).Granted, I know it’s a D class neighborhood, the new property I’m trying to rent out is taking a while.I’d love to get other people’s experience of the market right now (Louisville doesnt get much love on the forums), but at least in the west end, finding tenants seems pretty tough tight now unless you’re offering a full rehab with a cheap price.Other thoughts:- My property manager has had multiple showings, but it seems like Section 8 has completely dried up.

I am a remote worker many times and that would not work. 5 - you say that all cars need to be registered, but dont mention any fees.

Depending on how hands-on you are, maybe even a workers’ comp policy if you hire help directly.

NJ gets a reputation for being a tough state to invest in but most of the laws around it all apply to large unit apartment building.  1-4 units have different laws which tend to be more favorable for landlords. 

At the end of the day tenants will do everything in their power to avoid courts knowing very well it will make life very tough for them moving in the future.