Originally posted by @Elizabeth J Humphrey:All home path properties have a 20 day period where they only take offers from owner occupants, does anyone know if early on in that period you offer at or even above the asking will they take your offer or wait the full 20 days to see if other offers come in?  

Hi @Anna Monteiro Welcome to BP and congratulations on deciding to invest in real estate, like you I'm also new but I started wholesaling in effort to build a little bit of capital so I could purchase my first buy and hold.The only bit of information I can provide in regards to investing in Newark and surrounding areas (my experience is with Jersey City, Newark, Elizabeth) you have to asses your risk tolerance, what I mean by this understanding what your willing to tolerate is very important since Newark is very cheap invest knowing that dealing with tenants might be an issue but this all comes down to your screening process and the location you choose to invest in.

Elizabeth

@Elizabeth Moore Thank you for the warm welcome.

Originally posted by @Elizabeth Sylvince:Zachary, I totally love the idea.

Hi Elizabeth,Thanks for your welcoming words.

@Elizabeth Zieman - There's a monthly meet-up in Fairfield.

I want to do 3 flips before the year ends (2016) currently looking for deals in NJ (Linden, Rahway, Elizabeth, Roselle,Jersey City, etc.) because I am new I am looking for references and tips and a solid contractor in my area central NJ .

@Ryan DonohueHi Ryan, thanks for the info on the meet ups, I currently invest in Elizabeth NJ with my brother, we have 17 units so far.  

Elizabeth MooreNo I'm in Tahoe/Reno area but reaching out to other areas.