The tough part about New Jersey is that it is very competitive and very tight on inventory right now.

I’ve seen many investor clients use 1031 exchanges effectively.. just be sure to get specialized tax advice.

I specialize In helping investors like yourself locate, and secure investment properties and provide a hands off experience along the way.

What areas do you specialize in?

I’m Keagan, a realtor and investor based in Indianapolis, and I’ve worked with several clients on value-add multifamily deals and have done a couple myself.For finding off-market opportunities, I’d recommend:County Tax Delinquent Lists – Great for uncovering distressed properties.Direct Mail Campaigns – Target out-of-state owners.Local Networking Events – Connect with wholesalers who specialize in multifamily.I’d be happy to introduce you to lenders and share leads if Indy is on your radar.

Unfortunately with those numbers it's tough to find a non-bank lender/financial institution that will lend.Usually loan minimums are $50K and the up to 75% LTV on purchase-money/70% LTV on cash-out refinancing, which basically means you need up 25-30% depending on the type of financing. 

Hi Gary - That’s a tough one, but I can see where your cleaner is coming from.

Many warranties cover single-family homes or duplexes, but for multifamily properties, you might need a specialized policy.

I am the VP of OmniKey Realty LLC and we specialize in working with investors to grow their real estate portfolio.

Right now, land (unless in a hot market) takes a special type of buyer/developer to turn it into money, so you're better off finding the thing the people with the money want. land tends to sit a long time...