I have not participated before, but I have done a lot(a lot) of research this year.

There has been significant corporate / institutional purchasing in the region in the past 5 -7 years (Hello, Killam ... though they seem to be focused more on Upper Canada now) and a fair amount of "money from away" purchasing smaller properties in this class (ostensibly as a safe place to park capital at a rate better than what it would fetch in a bonds or money market accounts).  

Also a seller credit/concession.Look up FHL bank and search for a bank near you that participates in the Homeowner program, that's an additional 5K.Also, google the county the house is in to see if they have any programs for you and see if you qualify.

I will be participating in several tax sales in NJ both in person and online.

We are already pre-qualified with a large banking institution but are not liking the terms of the contract, so currently seeking other lending opportunities.

I've personally been working with institutional money and hope to be in position to take advantage of the next crash.  

Looking forward to learning and participating!

On our experience rooming houses typically server a specific population: students, employees of a large institution or business or those on the margins of society.  

It is not exactly a country for much international property business, but I am helping a family sell their luxury retreat in Jacmel, Haiti.Besides this assignment, international property business is growing, not only by institutional investing.

The institutional side of real estate is cracking down as well, banks, title companies and organizations like the NRA, ALTA, ABA, are having issues with contract assignments by parties that don't have the ability to buy.