I'm also an Essex County native living in Hudson County, and I'm in a similar boat -- in the process of transitioning toward investing full-time.Lots of wisdom to be found on BP and through local meetups -- good luck!

This money I can borrow privately at 2%, undetermined term but I would hope to refinance once the property was up to par and rented out.All in: 110kSo that I'm not misleading, I'll say here that the area is probably C-, right on the east edge of Washington Park for you Milwaukee natives, and that this could pose difficulties (or perhaps scare off many investors?).

This money I can borrow privately at 2%, undetermined term but I would hope to refinance once the property was up to par and rented out.All in: 110kSo that I'm not misleading, I'll say here that the area is probably C-, right on the east edge of Washington Park for you Milwaukee natives, and that this could pose difficulties (or perhaps scare off many investors?).

My name is Justin, I am a native Houstonian, small businessman and I want to start my REI. 

I am a native of St.

New Orleans native.

But if you are a native, then you are already accustomed to it.  

I am a native California girl, so this is a big step. 

Do you dress funny in your native garb or do you dress "American"?    

I'm a WNC native with a family history in construction and insurance.