I'd primarily be looking for candidate properties through my Agent/MLS and also off market properties available via wholesalers in the area.As I begin this process, I will building my team and will be looking to get referrals on general contractors, a lawyer, and title company, as well as networking here on BP and at local meetups to find possible sources of capital, JV partners, and potential off market deals.   

First Question, did your LO evaluate your purchasing capability, based on purchase price, potential rents & etc.

What words of wisdom do you have to avoid potential pit falls when purchasing a note?

After I move, my brother and his friend would rent the space out for a place to work during the day providing me with a potential 300 - 500 in monthly cash flow assuming a 30% expense rate.

The compact nature of the city makes every cm valuable and potentially multi functional.

I do know that I want to invest my money in Real Estate and potentially in years to come retire with the income being generated from my properties.

@Justin Fox is correct in that you could do it yourself, but if it doesn’t work, then someone could potentially come after you.

I've been analyzing deals for a year and have come to the conclusion that N.J. has most of it's potential cash-flow eaten away by taxes. 

Typically Portfolio Lenders have a little bit more relaxed guidelines and care more about the feasibility of the project and potential rent assignments than the borrower.

Just make sure they specialize in tax and have significant experience dealing with real estate investors.Here is a great list of questions to ask a potential accountant:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/70447-questions-to-ask-a-cpaAlso check out the www.NAEA.org page in your search.