Most others who got their checks first and then went to get repairs done found that their checks did not even remotely cover their necessary repairs.The longer you wait to make repairs, the worse the damage gets - wet things in hot humid weather grow mold FAST.To hire a public adjustor or not - most will say yes - I say, depends on the person.

They are always publicly posted on our website, in the events here on Bigger Pockets, and on Instagram.Look for Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing in the events for NJ here.

From my understanding, due to population growth, public investment, and economic forces, the city is looking like a strong buy and hold.Appreciate any insights!

Their push here is that nobody owns a car, and everybody uses public transportation.Rent here is going up in part due to raising interest rates, the Covid ban on evictions, where people stopped paying, more single people, not starting families, and the unreasonable demand that young people seem to have to own a large house, just like their parents had, not realizing that many started in smaller houses.

I pick close-in burbs with good access to public transportation.  

You can set specific criteria to spot underpriced homes, distressed properties, or anything that’s flown under the radar.I know several investors have had more luck with using water shut off lists, so while it's more work, that might be an even better approach.One thing to note is that Privy compiles real-time MLS data and integrates public records, so you’re not just getting a snapshot of the listing status but a full picture, including owner history, property condition, and any price drops over time.That said, if your focus is primarily on expired listings, I'd also suggest checking out RedX—they’re known for their niche in expireds and FSBOs.

Not sure what people think when they show public discouragement.

After the new security issues arising with videoed properties that are posted on public places...OTA, MLS, etc....we have decided against videos that show the layout of the property, or other details that would breach the security of the home. 

Did you check public records to see if the seller even owns the property outright (if possible in your area)?

I recall appraisers check the public records before doing an actual walkthrough.