I don't think you need to worry about age or lack of experience if you're working with a reputable bank or a (good) lender.

Build a reputation as a helpful earnest reliable young man.4.

If you are a great contractor with competitive price and good reputation or know anyone like that, please let me know.

My initial instinct would be to call up some reputable contractors and pick their brains for a few minutes about this.

I am looking for a reputable realtor that understands the STR market. 

If you are a contractor offering a competitive price and have a good reputation or you know someone that you have used from before and have had a good experience, please let me know.

Also, North Linden (having so many tradespeople) has a reputation for being harder for contractors to make money in..

Thanks so much, I really appreciate all that you guys have put into this web page.

From your recommendations on PM, contractors, banks, inspectors...etc...people will see that you know the area, recommend good, solid and reputable companies and will keep coming back to you to purchase the property from you. 

Is there anywhere on the web that is a great resource to find foreclosures or pre foreclosures before they hit auction?