There are a number of very good locations and there are lenders and turn-key operators that can assist first time investors to get into the market.All the bestNate

As a kid my brother and the other boys in my neighborhood would watch A-team and MacGyver because they realised that there was always component left out when they would construct their diversions and explosions.

Figured this is my shot to get involved, so i contact the bank directly mind you this is a local bank 6 branches tops in a small area of southern NJ, after talking to a few people I'm now talking directly to the assistant vice president, so I've been talking to him since April, explained my interest in purchasing the property and willing to submit an offer, he tells me they are still working on this and it's not ready for sale yet, every few weeks i call and ask when is this property going to be available the answer seemed to be the same "we are looking for a listing agent" or "Probably going to be listed by the end of the month" after months of endless phone call i contact him again in July, suddenly his realtor listing soon to come talk had changed and his exact words were that the bank had considered taking offers!

One of the projects I assisted with in my last job working for a prominent San Francisco designer was a gut remodel that won some major kitchen design awards. 

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At present I have a special interest in developing a business in Assisted Living Facilities for Independent Seniors, I have an extensive clinical background and experience in Internal Medicine and Senior Health care for over 25 years as a Physician Assistant.

Looking at their list of services , the one that seems to match the situation the best is "Tenant Based Rental Assistance", although it could be a couple of their other programs. 

Might be less expensive to have a good RE agent and a good GC and not have to split profits with a partner.Either way I may be able to assist you. please tell me more about what you are looking to do.