If you are really ambitious you could form and LLC and become a licensed meth remediation contractor and do the work as a licensed contractor for yourself.Let us know how it turns out.

I wouldn't mind something a stop or two away from Downtown JC on the Lightrail so I'll give it some consideration, but I really don't want to be too far from Downtown JC, Newport, Hoboken, etc.Would it make sense for me to try to connect with wholesalers, agents, etc. to see if they can help me find a good deal on a 1 or 2-family place or just stick with Redfin, MLS, etc.? 

It's now time for me to move forward and determine "farm" area for buy and holds.

Just looking to find out whats best for me.

I have the forms for tax abatement from the City, but have not started those (should have been done before this started).

The downside is you will need to live there, for a minimum of one year (to satisfy FHA Requirements); AND because you closed personally, you will not have Asset Protection, in the form of closing in the name of a LLC.

I like to be able to have a solution to answer any issue regardless of whether or not I can profit form it, so take a look at my website and let me know if you see where we can align.Thanks,Dean Carlson

Friendships are formed and its nice to pick up a phone and talk to a local investor when you have a state or city specific issue or just to go over a deal or neighborhood. 

I want to hear as many opinions as possible to get a better handle on what is the right move for me and my wife so we can take the next step.

I know i'm still a long way from that but it doesn't help to start early rightAnyway i was wondering if this was the place for me and if any of you had some good resources for me to check out that could help me