I was in the middle of connecting with folks that biggerpockets found I was also friends with on Facebook.

They have close family in the area they invest, perhaps even living in the investment property itself like their child who is a college student and rents other rooms in the house to friends, or their sibling or parent.

Your choice should align with whether your goal is quick resale or long-term rental income, and you should consult lenders who specialize in both DSCR and rehab-friendly options.Best regards, Stevan

I have friends up there! 

When someone wants to send you a referral privately, they are probably sending you a friend that pays them a referral fee.

Since New Jersey is very tenant friendly I wanted to know if anyone has had a successful experience with actually getting your tenant out within a few months?

A friend of mine had a similar journey - they turned their old home into a rental property and soon realized they loved managing tenants and exploring ways to add value.

Make friends with some bank presidents, seriously.

You should look for an "investor-friendly" PM company that knows how it is just dipping your toe into the water of buying a home/condo/townhome.. 

I hope to continue to network and make new friends in the real estate community.