North & Central New Jersey First Multi-family

[Bill Staub]

My fiancee and I are looking for our first place together, preferably a multi unit property or a house in a up and coming area which we can fix up and potentially flip for profit down the road. She has her real estate license and I'm in construction as well as working towards my home inspector license. We are having trouble finiding either of these in decent areas. By decent areas we look at mainly school ratings as well as closeness to major transportation. Any thoughts on going about this differently? We currently use the MLS and realtor mostly to find properties. Thanks in advanced.

[David M.]

@Bill Staub

As with most to all of this investing, the best deals aren't to be found on the MLS. You need to look off-market. That is a skill in it of itself, just like lead generation for your wife (and even yourself on you get your home inspector license). Why not sign up for our local MREIA? Its a friendly group and has a goal to help newbies like yourself get your first deal going. I'd be happy to chat if you like, just let me know.