I've been using TurboTenant integrated with REIHub.

Looking forward to meeting investors and learning or teaching as much as we can. 

I currently flip houses, purchase buy and hold rentals, and wholesale deals that don't meet my criteria for flipping or buy and holds. 

I’m currently at BPCon Cancun if anyone would like to meet in person. 

Just recognize it is just another source of funds to use to meet the down payment of which there are many.best wishes

I am open to meeting like-minding professionals who could give me some good insight on my journey.

I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations on well-established groups that host meet ups in north / central New Jersey. 

There is an active Facebook Group and meet up called "CR Area RE Investor Meetup".Good Luck on your investment journey!

If you pay more, you won't meet your metrics and will probably have negative cashflow and/or equity.You may have to make 10, 20 or even 100 offers to get one accepted at the price that meets your numbers.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!