You don't need a license at all to invest in real estate no matter what state you live in or the other states you invest in.You should using experienced local professionals in each state you do business in to get the job done right and keep you out of any legal trouble you may be worrying about.A license and all the training and expenses that goes with it is only necessary when you are representing other people as clients.

Phone number (ends in 9292) is on this page: http://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/filecerts.shtml. 

Professional, and amateur squatters, or drug addicts, is what most of them are.

They look childish.I too send out cards and letters - but I'd like to think that my contact with them is much more on a professional level - I like my communication to total strangers is effective and professional.

I have found the owners address but can't find their phone number.

Is there a website or a phone number?

Also, many thanks to @Richard Dale-Mesaros for the great phone call and advice.Appraisal on the property is today, then it's time to crunch the numbers!

I would also be making phone calls to some quality painting companies and ask them about this, what the pros and cons are and what the cost is likely to be "ballpark".

I am looking to make some connections and offer a helping hand to any professionals looking for someone to tackle low hanging fruit with the intention of sharing some wisdom. .Contact me or guide me to any local events.

The purchase price was $65K with a professional appraiser's ARV of $130K.