I’m self employed, and looking to purchase my first rental in Mid Michigan.

I’m curious about NJ investors methods of analyzing deals and financing specific to NJ.Any tips or information would greatly be appreciated.

As my own employer....I can set up a $2 to $1 matching contribution to my 401K.... so I could put in the max $18K and my LLC would contribute another $36K. 

Yes there is partial exclusion available but you need to meet either employment, health, or unforeseen circumstances.

Of course using the best tax free method of cash reinvestment available at the time1) Some lenders have 2 sides to their bank; find multiple lenders who do commercial lending.

Here's the huge benefit to passive income from rentals- It's not subject to self employment tax like your flip income is. 

or do you like to meet them first before talking numbers i see pros and cons in both choices which method do you prefer and why?

This is the message from Wells Fargo:"Purchase contract shows that buyer Nina Ibrahimbegovic (non-borrowing spouse) is the buyer’s agent and is employed by the listing agent company Charles Rutenberg Realty.

So I'm trying to create a system or method that enables me to keep track of any new properties, new prospects (buyers and sellers), or even real estate agents to I come in contact with.

I can do this work cheap because of my employer, and access to equipment.