Any book recommendation on the strategy of finding sellers first I have read a few but they are not what I am looking for.   

I went into the course assuming I was paying $10k for a streamlined acquisitions process but what i got was two days of narcissistic self-aggrandizing guru garbage, a “mind map” that looks like it was thrown together, 34 “strategies” that can be found for free on BiggerPockets sprinkled with juuuuuust enough guru gimmick word vomit and hand waving to impress the eager and inexperienced, several of which were repulsive and absolutely predatory..Instructing students who get their offers turned down by a seller to walk out of the appointment, get in their car and blast out the property out to cash buyers anyway..  

The core 4 is David Greene’s long-distance investing strategy and consists of a realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender.

My focus areas include multifamily properties, buy-and-hold strategies, and fix-and-flip projects in emerging markets.I'm seeking advice from experienced investors in this community regarding promising states and cities for multifamily investments, fix-and-flip opportunities, and buy-and-hold strategies.

I would love to pick your brain on scaling and any major obstacles you had to overcome and strategies used to grow your portfolio! 

Since you're in Central Jersey, I'll keep my advice general.First, think about your personal strengths and how they fit into your investment strategy.

Mechanicals are in good shapeARV: $280k-$300k~$74kish left on the mortgage - 6.75% interest about $890 monthly payment / HOA ~$200 a month / Insurance $35 a month / Taxes $355 per month / Tenant pays Water, Gas Heat. 

This is why insurance money is what's targeted.

Hello, im new on bigger pockets and interested in using the house hacking strategy to break into real estate investing.

Expenses - Insurance at $50 per month looks low.