@James McGovern I tend to get many pocket listings shown to me, and often I’m the first one to get a chance at those properties.

At least that was my interpretation after reading a few pages of the complaint but attorneys tend to throw everything at these things hoping something will stick.  

Finding an established group that finds a way to get deals done tends to be as helpful as anything as many of us have had experiences of weird and seemingly unnecessary denials.I do like to make sure that its a region they lend to and the type of project that they do.

Once you go commercial, the loans are a lot more negotiable since they tend to be portfolio lenders and hold the loan in house.

They tend to find the worse for wear properties at the lowest prices, so if you're looking to do heavy rehabs that's a good starting point. speaking with other flippers in the area or real estate agents would help give you the best idea of what you may be looking at for ARV's and rents if you planned on holding any of your properties. 

In my area, homes with pools tend to sell much quicker and at a higher price per square foot.

My general impression of the area is that you tend to be better off getting the more expensive homes, as they usually house more people and have significantly higher rental projections.

Cash flow the first few years tends to not be strong but rent increases year over year are second to none in NJ. 

People, particularly amateurs just starting out, tend to focus too much on big tools.

Make sure you transfer/withdraw funds you tend to borrow from your LLC’s (self) bank account.