My focus is New Jersey but I am also interested in neighboring states like New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

Hello,
I have a property that I am giving a face lift to (siding, new windows, partial roof, and new flooring. I am debating on taking a 2nd mortgage out or paying in cash to fix it. After the fix I want to put it on...

Definitely look into investing in PA! 

Here's the latest HUD guidance: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PA/documents/HUDAsstAnimalN...

Conversely, I have a house in PA that I'm looking to rent out to an assisted living company. 

The way Wayne County PA handles its OTC property inventory is to hold auctions four times a year.

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Feel free to connect if interested in the PA market.

In Pennsylvania, we are tax deed, so a deed is issued, but it is typically delayed (legal process takes time).

I am in the middle of negotiating a deal with a seller who owns a Sec8 Rental property near Pittsburgh, PA (New Kensington 15068).The tenant has been there for a few years and kept the house well-maintained.The rent is $9006 BD 2 BA 1,555 SQFTCOMPS: ARV - $135,000 | AS-IS $90,000I'm looking to get a better understanding of what Sec8 investors would pay for such property, trying to lock in the best deal possible for these investors.Also, what are the most important things I should look for in these deals?