Northern New Jersey has very little land, therefore the price to buy land is too high unless you somehow get it at a great price.

I am a general contractor that specializes in kitchen remodels and high end custom cabinetry, but I'd like to use this project to pivot into more general contracting and property development. 

I deal with wholesalers every week on my fundings  or should I say I see their fee's on the HUDS every week.. if I see one come in that is just way to high  like a 50k purchase and 50k assingment fee I wont fund it..

I think you can go as high as 15% but it's cutting into your margins and depends if you are a GC yourself or not. 150k is close to a million or more.

We specialize in helping investors access opportunities in both residential and commercial markets, leveraging our network and industry knowledge to identify high-potential deals.

Fund higher quality cosmetic / light rehab for durability and dignity for tenants.

Its market-ready condition and strong local demand made it ideal for a fast, profitable transaction, aligning perfectly with Partner Driven’s strategy of securing high-yield properties in promising locations.

As with PCS their tax company is highly unresponsive, I filed over a month ago with no response, until I reached out for an update and they then requested more info from me.

I think the key to getting a good start in REI is finding a way to have a high 9 to 5 income and using a good portion of it  invest in your real estate endeavors. 

That's a high price tag for someone who claims that he will also help you find your first few deals.