Physician loan programs can swing wildly from lender-to-lender because most physician loans are portfolio programs which allow each bank to make their own decision on guidelines.Many of the programs will allow you close within 30-60 days of your start date as an attending physician.   

There are a lot of Northern NJ real estate investor meetups that you can attend to connect.

People had no idea what to do at stop lights, gas pumps didn't work and those that already pumped gas couldn't pay because the attendant couldn't take cash, the lights were out in office buildings and hotels, grocery stores were worried about frozen and refrigerated food going bad, theme parks had people stuck in rides screaming to get off.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

I would suggest if you are going, do your best to find people who will be attending also and prearrange meetings with them.

Here are a few simple and free ways to learn: Go to real estate meetup groups, attend open houses and speak with the agent there, inspect FSBOs (for sale by owner), walk your area, and speak to people tending their yards.The idea is to engage with other people and ask, Ask, ASK questions about their experience with the local market.Some other ideas: find a home inspector who will let you tag along in a property inspection, and absorb what they are looking at and why.Your mindset and enthusiasm for learning about real estate will open many doors for you.Good Luck!

Attend an REI group meeting.  

It's the flight attendant saying she knows how the airline should be run. 

I always recommend attending a few local investor meetups if you're looking to connect with more investors in your area.

Listening to podcasts and attending local meetups/conferences is a great way to meet others and learn more about RE.