I also understand that the new addition is built above the flood plain.

Landlocked properties, unbuildable lots, flood plain, lots in small towns where no one is building, etc.  

Unfortunately, you will deal with all sorts of people (tenants AND landlords) who are entitled, bullies or just plain rude. 

Secondly, VA loans wouldn't work because although the flood certificate for the home had the floor inches above the flood plain, VA underwriting guidelines wanted about 5 more inches or they wouldn't loan on it.

Hi All,Is anybody able to provide a recommendation for a realtor that is familiar with working with investors in the Morris Plains and Hanover, NJ vicinity?

If the seller balks or makes up BS they are hiding something plain and simple.Walk if they do not allow you to do due diligence or reduce your offer really low.

Your agreement should be drafted in as simple/plain english as possible and really be well-thought out.

I went to go look at a house in Scotch Plains yesterday.

Hi,I may have missed this window, but I am a CPA in Scotch Plains, NJ who has many real estate investors as clients.

Its like too many transactions for them to manage or handle or something...like they just want a plain ol' simple buyer live in type and nothing more advanced than just that...Chip