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All Forum Posts by: Jonathan S.

Jonathan S. has started 13 posts and replied 94 times.

Post: Tax Delinquent List - Sworn Affidavit?

Jonathan S.
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  • Montclair, NJ
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In New Jersey you can make an OPRA request (Open Public Records Act) for tax delinquent properties. Basically OPRA states that government records shall be readily accessible to the public. See if your state has something similar. As far as the commercial use goes, I'd contact your lawyer and get some professional advice. It seems it might be a bit of a grey area if some jurisdictions have problems and others do not. 

Post: Absentee Owners

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  • Montclair, NJ
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Jacqui, 

First off welcome to bigger pockets! I just got started in wholesaling as well in order to get some experience and capital in order to move into fix and flips and some buy and holds, but don't be fooled, while wholesaling sounds very easy, there is actually a lot more to it. I don't mean to scare you but I say that so you don't think its going to be a cakewalk. The best way to find the owner of the property is to search the address of the property online through google, or by finding the local tax assessor website. This is public information and you should be able to find it fairly easily once you know the owner's name you can find out their address and can send them a letter, postcard, call etc. in order to get your deal moving. 

I also highly recomend you look into some other methods of finding deals. while craigslist and driving for dollars is not a bad plan its only a small footprint. Look into a direct mail campaign or bandit signs (if they are legal in your area) in order to gain more exposure. 

Best of luck!!

Post: New Member from The Bronx,New York

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  • Montclair, NJ
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Hey Christian, 

Welcome to Bigger Pockets! Be sure to check out the podcasts. You can really learn a great deal just by listening during the day or in your car. 

Post: North New Jersey Wholesaler Building Buyer's List

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  • Montclair, NJ
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Thanks for the response guys! @Tzvi Balsam I have received your email and you have been added to my list. 

@Adreinne Hardy I'm interested to hear what valuable information you have for getting in front of buyers. As far as building a list, I have had a lot of luck finding interested party's from a simple ad on craigslist in the housing section. I am always looking to build and grow my list though, as I feel it can never be too big.

Post: North New Jersey Wholesaler Building Buyer's List

Jonathan S.
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  • Montclair, NJ
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Hello Fellow BP Members, 

I'm a wholesaler working in northern New Jersey and I'm looking to build my buyer's list. If you are interested in learning about future wholesale deals, please drop me an email or a message here on BP, with your contact information and I will be sure to include you in my list. Let me know what areas you are interested in and what your investment strategies are (buy and hold, Fix and flip, etc.) and I can work to find what you are looking for. 

Email: [email protected]

Thanks and happy investing!

Jonathan Schreur

Post: CAD Drawings For Your Investment's!

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  • Montclair, NJ
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Like @Guillermo Ramirez I'm also an engineer. I design mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems for a variety of building/spaces. I've worked on everything from a small retail store in a mall to 200+ unit apartment buildings and a lot in between. 

I think if you know how to create existing conditions drawings or have access to them it can be a very nice tool in the selling process, especially on the commercial side of things. Requirements for these types of drawings is solely based on the jurisdiction. 

If you have any questions in regards to CAD or building mechanical or plumbing systems feel free to message me.

Post: Wholesale deals in Essex / Union / Bergen / Hudson

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  • Montclair, NJ
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Adriana, 

I'm just getting started in Wholesaling in the North Jersey area. Please message me your information, (phone, email, etc.) and I will add you to my buyers list. 

Thanks

Post: NEW TO BP - NJ Wholesale & Flip

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  • Montclair, NJ
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Hi Karen!

Welcome to BP you'll find loads of helpful info here. Also make sure you check out the podcasts they have helped me tremendously.

Post: Architect/ Engineer advice

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  • Montclair, NJ
  • Posts 103
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Sounds like your doing a ground up building. That being said you will most likely need all of them. The best way to find out is to call the building department and see what they require to be filed. Some jurisdictions may require mechanical and electrical drawings to be filed for approval while others may only require electrical. So find out for yourself what will be required. 

There's also two ways to approach this. Most competent architects have the ability and connections to hire all of the consultants. They should be able to design the building and then delegate work to MEP, structural and civil as needed and then present you with a full package of everything. The other option is to hire these individual consultants yourself and then coordinate all the trades yourself. 

Post: Aspiring North NJ Investor!

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  • Montclair, NJ
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@Emily Parlapiano Welcome to Bigger Pockets! The podcasts provide a wealth of information. As was suggested be sure to get out to some local meetups of investors in your area or other areas. Check out meetup.com to find some local groups and when/where their meetings are.