Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

My friend "Barry" lives in a 3 bed, 1.5 bath in a very nice town in New Jersey. 

They can also help you with which title companies they use which is a key step, some title companies are more friendly than others with regard to investor activities.

I have plenty of friends who have lucked out down there. 

Hello BP Friends, I am looking into leveraging our FTHB status.

I am looking for a cost-effective, easy accounting system that is user friendly for landlords or anyone with a very small rental business. 

It needs some renovations but I have a friend in the business who will do the work at very reasonable costs.

How to send money from other country to United States to invest in house flipping?

And might feel better buying somewhere near family or friends which put Phoenix Arizona and Evansville Indiana on my radar of places to try to learn about. 

So going to regroup with my realtor and friend Kurt and give direct market mailing a try.