There were at least 5 individuals who seemed ready to rise to the occasion and help this poster with their borrowing needs.

I am considering working with a property developer in NJ to buy land, build a duplex/triplex and sell it (6-9 month time horizon).  

Definitely talk to an attorney if you go that route.One big thing: since you haven’t been inside yet, be ready for surprises on the repair costs.

Get your basic estate docs in place before building a complex entity structure.  

It was character building for sure but I knew it was unsustainable.

Do the math at a 6% loan rate.There's a reason many apartment buildings have been converted to condos and sold.

If you have that experience, you probably don't need much marketing, as sellers will be reaching out to you directly.Focus on securing one listing at a time and building momentum.

My PM quotes me and does the work on my buys to get them rent-ready and then manages them and I'm local but they do the same for many out of state investors as do many Property managers in Milwaukee such as Citywide Rentals, Welcome Home Milwaukee or MKE Leasing. 

Emphasize that your offer is competitive and you’re ready to move now, or set a reasonable deadline for the offer to ensure the seller knows you’re serious.Use Comparables StrategicallyHave data on hand to support your position.

The goal is to start building long term relationship with, so any names would be appreciated.