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All Forum Posts by: Ashley Guerra

Ashley Guerra has started 19 posts and replied 27 times.

Post: Central Jersey investors

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10
Quote from @John Schaeffer:

Hi Ashley,

Welcome to bigger pockets!


Im glad to be here :)

Post: Central Jersey investors

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10
Quote from @Daniel Vineis:

Hey Ashley So I would invest in a software like prop stream. you can make a list of landlords pretty easily with a software like that. Then take that data and skip trace it for numbers email etc. Give them all a call and see if they are willing to sell and if not are they in the market to buy. If your not ready to spend money on a software you can use tax records. When you look them up make sure the owner isn't a LLC and that there primary address is not the same as the property you where looking at. This almost always means they are a land lord or the property is currently vacant and likely to sell soon. One more tip hit town homes and condo communities in the area. I have a listing in Lawrence square Lawrence and ravens crest in Plainsboro right now. About half the people I talk to are investors looking in that area. One last tip look at homes for rent on Zillow. Then get inContact with the owner since there is know doubt they are a landlord. If you have any questions shoot me a message and I can walk you through the process. Good luck!


 I appreciate the comment Daniel, Im going to look into tax records for names and skip trace their numbers. Contacting rentals is a smart approach too, its all really a numbers game

Post: Central Jersey investors

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10
Quote from @Shawn Mcenteer:

Welcome @Ashley Guerra New Jersey is a great place to invest.  I spend majority of my time in central and North Jersey.  If you need help with landlord laws, house backing strategies, or traditional MTR investing specific to New Jersey happy to help.


 Thank you Shawn! A fan of the channel by the way, keep it up!

Post: Central Jersey Investors

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10

Hi everyone,

I’m excited to introduce myself and connect with experienced investors in the New Jersey market! My name is Ashley and I’m looking to provide value as a bird dog by helping investors find off-market deals in areas like Trenton, Hamilton, Hightstown, East Windsor, and Princeton.

My goal is to learn, grow, and build lasting relationships with investors in my local market. 

If anyone has any advice on where to find these investors or know of any investor open to this, feel free to leave a comment or PM me.

Thank you for the help everyone

Post: Central Jersey investors

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10

Hi everyone,

I’m excited to introduce myself and connect with experienced investors in the New Jersey market! My name is Ashley and I’m looking to provide value as a bird dog by helping investors find off-market deals in areas like Trenton, Hamilton, Hightstown, East Windsor, and Princeton.

My goal is to learn, grow, and build lasting relationships with investors in my local market.

If anyone has any advice on where to find these investors or know of any investor open to this, feel free to leave a comment or PM me.

Thank you for the help everyone

Post: should i start with a SFH or MFH in central jersey?

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10

After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk. Granted MFH are more common in rougher parts of central jersey and my purchasing power can't acquire me something in North Jersey here homes are much more desirable when it comes to appreciation and schools and safety. In addition, I live with my parents so even househacking will still cost me over $400 a month, which is what I pay to stay with my parents.

My question is should I stick to a SFH in my local market in a good area or South Jersey? My purchasing power can afford me a house down there and I also work in South Jersey (Cherry Hill) and live in central jersey. What's at risk is it may not cash flow and renting is not so common in South Jersey, but I would feel more comfortable investing in a good area where schools are decent to good, and tenants are likely to care more. I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.

I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power. Are there better ways to funding this? The current leverage my family has is their home equity, but I honestly plan to invest within the next year due to capital shortage. I have ALSO heard its not about timing the market rather time IN the market, so this is where a SFH could potentially be "easier" to find.

Im constantly in a headspace where I tell myself I have to get really creative to finance a MFH or come in with a 5% conventional loan and fixing a MFH to force appreciation although cash flow may not be there the first year or two.

Similar with a SFH: I can at least get in the market with a 5% conventional loan not expecting cash flow but hoping appreciation will help me out in the next 2+ years and I will at least be able to put up the remainder of the expenses since I do live with my parents.

I am young so I could be overthinking, but my end goal is to have a portfolio where I can cash flow enough within the next 5-15 years to let go of my job (5k clean a month). Im 23 and will continue to work until 30-35, and by then I would be able to either continue working BY CHOICE rather by necessity.

Post: should i start with a SFH or MFH in central jersey?

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10

After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk. Granted MFH are more common in rougher parts of central jersey and my purchasing power can't acquire me something in North Jersey here homes are much more desirable when it comes to appreciation and schools and safety. In addition, I live with my parents so even househacking will still cost me over $400 a month, which is what I pay to stay with my parents.

My question is should I stick to a SFH in my local market in a good area or South Jersey? My purchasing power can afford me a house down there and I also work in South Jersey (Cherry Hill) and live in central jersey. What's at risk is it may not cash flow and renting is not so common in South Jersey, but I would feel more comfortable investing in a good area where schools are decent to good, and tenants are likely to care more. I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.

I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power. Are there better ways to funding this? The current leverage my family has is their home equity, but I honestly plan to invest within the next year due to capital shortage. I have ALSO heard its not about timing the market rather time IN the market, so this is where a SFH could potentially be "easier" to find.

Im constantly in a headspace where I tell myself I have to get really creative to finance a MFH or come in with a 5% conventional loan and fixing a MFH to force appreciation although cash flow may not be there the first year or two.

Similar with a SFH: I can at least get in the market with a 5% conventional loan not expecting cash flow but hoping appreciation will help me out in the next 2+ years and I will at least be able to put up the remainder of the expenses since I do live with my parents.

I am young so I could be overthinking, but my end goal is to have a portfolio where I can cash flow enough within the next 5-15 years to let go of my job (5k clean a month). Im 23 and will continue to work until 30-35, and by then I would be able to either continue working BY CHOICE rather by necessity.

Post: should i start with a SFH or MFH in central jersey?

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10

After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk. Granted MFH are more common in rougher parts of central jersey and my purchasing power can't acquire me something in North Jersey here homes are much more desirable when it comes to appreciation and schools and safety. In addition, I live with my parents so even househacking will still cost me over $400 a month, which is what I pay to stay with my parents.

My question is should I stick to a SFH in my local market in a good area or South Jersey? My purchasing power can afford me a house down there and I also work in South Jersey (Cherry Hill) and live in central jersey. What's at risk is it may not cash flow and renting is not so common in South Jersey, but I would feel more comfortable investing in a good area where schools are decent to good, and tenants are likely to care more. I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.

I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power. Are there better ways to funding this? The current leverage my family has is their home equity, but I honestly plan to invest within the next year due to capital shortage. I have ALSO heard its not about timing the market rather time IN the market, so this is where a SFH could potentially be "easier" to find.

Im constantly in a headspace where I tell myself I have to get really creative to finance a MFH or come in with a 5% conventional loan and fixing a MFH to force appreciation although cash flow may not be there the first year or two.

Similar with a SFH: I can at least get in the market with a 5% conventional loan not expecting cash flow but hoping appreciation will help me out in the next 2+ years and I will at least be able to put up the remainder of the expenses since I do live with my parents.

I am young so I could be overthinking, but my end goal is to have a portfolio where I can cash flow enough within the next 5-15 years to let go of my job (5k clean a month). Im 23 and will continue to work until 30-35, and by then I would be able to either continue working BY CHOICE rather by necessity.

Post: should i start with a SFH or MFH in central jersey?

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10

After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk. Granted MFH are more common in rougher parts of central jersey and my purchasing power can't acquire me something in North Jersey here homes are much more desirable when it comes to appreciation and schools and safety. In addition, I live with my parents so even househacking will still cost me over $400 a month, which is what I pay to stay with my parents.

My question is should I stick to a SFH in my local market in a good area or South Jersey? My purchasing power can afford me a house down there and I also work in South Jersey (Cherry Hill) and live in central jersey. What's at risk is it may not cash flow and renting is not so common in South Jersey, but I would feel more comfortable investing in a good area where schools are decent to good, and tenants are likely to care more. I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.

I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power. Are there better ways to funding this? The current leverage my family has is their home equity, but I honestly plan to invest within the next year due to capital shortage. I have ALSO heard its not about timing the market rather time IN the market, so this is where a SFH could potentially be "easier" to find.

Im constantly in a headspace where I tell myself I have to get really creative to finance a MFH or come in with a 5% conventional loan and fixing a MFH to force appreciation although cash flow may not be there the first year or two.

Similar with a SFH: I can at least get in the market with a 5% conventional loan not expecting cash flow but hoping appreciation will help me out in the next 2+ years and I will at least be able to put up the remainder of the expenses since I do live with my parents.

I am young so I could be overthinking, but my end goal is to have a portfolio where I can cash flow enough within the next 5-15 years to let go of my job (5k clean a month). Im 23 and will continue to work until 30-35, and by then I would be able to either continue working BY CHOICE rather by necessity.

Post: should i start with a SFH or MFH in central jersey?

Ashley GuerraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Posts 28
  • Votes 10

After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk. Granted MFH are more common in rougher parts of central jersey and my purchasing power can't acquire me something in North Jersey here homes are much more desirable when it comes to appreciation and schools and safety. In addition, I live with my parents so even househacking will still cost me over $400 a month, which is what I pay to stay with my parents.

My question is should I stick to a SFH in my local market in a good area or South Jersey? My purchasing power can afford me a house down there and I also work in South Jersey (Cherry Hill) and live in central jersey. What's at risk is it may not cash flow and renting is not so common in South Jersey, but I would feel more comfortable investing in a good area where schools are decent to good, and tenants are likely to care more. I would then plan to use this forced equity (since I plan to buy a fixer upper) to invest in another home.

I have been constantly reading to househack right into the MFH, but this may take some time for me to acquire the money and purchasing power. Are there better ways to funding this? The current leverage my family has is their home equity, but I honestly plan to invest within the next year due to capital shortage. I have ALSO heard its not about timing the market rather time IN the market, so this is where a SFH could potentially be "easier" to find.

Im constantly in a headspace where I tell myself I have to get really creative to finance a MFH or come in with a 5% conventional loan and fixing a MFH to force appreciation although cash flow may not be there the first year or two.

Similar with a SFH: I can at least get in the market with a 5% conventional loan not expecting cash flow but hoping appreciation will help me out in the next 2+ years and I will at least be able to put up the remainder of the expenses since I do live with my parents.

I am young so I could be overthinking, but my end goal is to have a portfolio where I can cash flow enough within the next 5-15 years to let go of my job (5k clean a month). Im 23 and will continue to work until 30-35, and by then I would be able to either continue working BY CHOICE rather by necessity.