After going to afew REI meetups with a group I am in I have noticed a common trend that many investors love New Brunswick.

This is common in San Diego and as you were able to conclude the initial cash flow at high LTV will be big negative. 

Beware with dealing with this person..He is a thief...goes by various names John, Jack, Osh, Cavalari Common..etc..takes your money and then uses it for other purposes..I have a case opened on him at the Nevada State Contractors Board.

I guess an earlier start is a common regret, I'm in the same boat.

I've "coached" people on how to repair their credit on several occasions (I'm not an expert -- I just go by common sense and what I've read), and I've had several people I know go through credit counseling. 

A lot of student rentals even here in an extremely tight market are offering concessions like free month (or $250 off), free wi-fi, free tv or whatever at this late stage in the season.Advertise in the school common area, near mailboxes or whatever in addition to the standard ways.This certainly doesn't happen to everyone so I hope it hasn't discouraged you from investing @Jem Jacala!

(Seller needs the equity out asap, so seller-financing is out)As for the deal itself:       Located a few towns over from me (but not far enough where management would be a hassle), right near the better part of the borough, near the middle school, very close to stores & very close to where new construction is being planned & the area is on an upswing.2 - 2 bedrooms (1150-1200/each)4 - 1 bedrooms (850-900/each)Going inside it this week, but from my walks around the outside, I'm ballparking about 100k in renoSeller asking for 200kTaxes as-is about 6500Seller states all zoning approvals & site-planning have been completed, only thing left to do is pull permits and put nails to woodAs of right now, my immediate plan would be to sit down w/ the commercial people at my lender's, assess my standing, and start all the other due diligence common with a typical, residential purchase.

I want to make sure I am at least a little diversified, so EFTs might be a great option.Thank you for breaking down the returns on the market for me as well, I at one point had a fair amount of money vested with the promise of decent returns so I wasn't sure if this was common or not.

My first house was in Glen Allen near Virginia Center Commons.

If you are holding it for rent that is different.2) Your residence is a primary choice to flip every 2 years or so. 3) You can do the same thing with your personal residence.A renovation before sale is common.