Just need to provide crystal clear instructions (we use video's) for your VA to work with.As far as checking if a property has been sold: We use the local county appraisers site, though it can take a while for the site to update following a sale.

Read this:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/7786/73261-my-...then this:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/7786/73445-how...If you want more way more specific instructions on how to do it step by step, write me a message.

Then call your escrow and tell her you agreed to buy the house as-is at whatever dollar amount and she will type escrow instructions that will supersede any contract you would have had signed anyway.

One guy offered schematics (no signatures or seals or MEPs just drawings to secure estimates from prospective contractors), but if I understand correctly, sounds like I need everything as this will go through all permit depts.I am also going to try to do SOME things myself if I can find a solid enough document or set of video instructions to do so... like maybe laying the tile or framing up the walls?

We expressed these concerns numerous times throughout the program, looking to re-strategize the territories we were marketing to, but were instructed time and time again to stay with the course.

I had one this week, he seemed a bit odd when he arrived he called my business number not my cell as I had instructed so that I could come to the building's front door.

Mark F has attached the specific NJ instruction on rent increases to a post above, and he is right on the money - DO NOT be guided by out of state advice advocating a huge raise to market rents in this case. 

Any advices and instructions to how make this work will be greatly appreciated.Hey there Michael,Congrats on getting your approval letter for a 3% down conventional loan!

So, I've decided to do that work myself but after the traps are laid and when the mice are caught, should the tenants be responsible for throwing them away or should I instruct tenants to leave them in a dedicated area for me to throw away?

Make sure guests get a well written checking email/sms with all needed info, checking during their stay, and checkout instructions.