So I've been thinking of joining the Air Force for 4 years, during those 4 years I would buy 3-4 unit properties which later after the 4 years I can get into Commericial real estate by doing a 1031 exchange or getting loans from private investors so that I can buy bigger multi-family properties.

Sounds like you are happy with the answers but here is something else to consider: NJ is a judicial foreclosure state so timeline to foreclose is multiple months at a minimum and could even be over a year depending on the tools you have.Is your lender a big institution or a smaller private lender?

Your experience in estimating, accounting, and working with large-scale projects is really valuable, and I’d love to learn more from you.Would you be open to a private conversation?

Renovation work throughout both apartments, gutted and refinished the basement as well as extensive work in the private backyard.

I purchased this deal with a private/hard money lender.

I financed this deal using private/hard money.

I financed this deal using private/hard money.

Quote from @Karen Smith: With more investors turning to private money lenders for faster funding, what benefits have you seen from using private financing versus traditional bank loans? 

Consider reaching out to private lenders, accredited investors, or real estate crowdfunding platforms.

Property is on an acre lot so units are separated and very private making it a great house hack.Located next to Benderson Park which makes it a great location for STRing the guest house.