There are a lot of local meetups in Northern New Jersey that you can find in the Events and Meetups section of the forums as well.

When searching for a tax strategist / tax planner / tax advisor - the sooner the better.9.

So in those states it's possible to hold a deed in escrow pending the occurrence of some event, then deliver it / record it.

My best advice is to meet your lenders face-to-face at real estate clubs, conferences, or other professional events.

Handling Unforseen DelaysA clause should address unexpected events beyond human control, including weather-related delays, natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, or unforeseen structural issues.

It's 40+ minutes from either one to JC and people who stay out at the lake are a different group than would stay in JC for events there. 

STRs in Non-Traditional MarketsShort-term rentals in areas near universities or event venues are gaining popularity.

I have not been able to find any in person networking events in my area doing a basic internet search.

Short of coming here and meeting face to face with them and come to a couple local REIA events to discuss, for those who are remote I would suggest getting into some of the NE Ohio REIA facebook groups to get some advice from locals.   

would love to help in anyway i can. go to networking events in your area. you can find them on many different apps. best of luck on your journey, keep learning then take action