Are there any Real Estate Appraisers or does anyone know any in New Jersey that are Taking anyone under their wing, doing mentoring for new people that want to be Certified Appraisers Trainees???

Hello all! I've been following along for a while and finally decided to join. I have always been interested in real estate, and currently own 4 rental properties (and a primary residence) that I have done well on thus...

I don’t know New Jersey, but there are many restrictions on brokered construction loans in CA which makes them different than purchase money loans.

I've broken my next 9 months into short-term, mid-term, and long-term goalsShort-Term Goals (NOW)Meet People on BP, a network in my target locationsDo things that are "free"Get on MLS mailing list's, whole sale sitesContact banks about what type of mortgages the offer, learn how to refinance a mortgageMy knowledge is extremely limited hereListen to podcast, attend Webinars, read the forums on BP'sFind Potential Partners that need someone young and energetic to find dealsMid-Term Goals (1-3 Months)Get my feet wet - buy the first propertyLong-Term Goal (3-9 Months) Own 2-5 income producing propertiesWhere I'm Looking:Right now, I'm looking for SFH's and MFH's in the following areas: OklahomaTulsa (and surrounding areas)Oklahoma City (and surrounding areas)Norman (and surrounding areas)ArkansasFayettevilleBentonvilleNew JerseyMaplewoodBloomfieldMontclairSecaucus Jersey City... and surrounding area'sTexasDallasFort Worth AustinHoustonAnd I'm looking to assembly teams in those areas!

I’m in New Jersey and they are all paid off.

@Jordan Moorhead I have never had that happen but you should call your insurance broker to see what you should do and maybe your attorney. good luck

@Caleb Jordan @Tom S.After doing more research and learning last night, I agree most lenders look at skin in the game, experience, the deal itself and how much cash they're putting out. 

So I’m located in central New Jersey I own 1 duplex which my wife and I moved into in Elizabeth NJ... we have some capital for maybe 2 or 3 homes 20-25% down..

In New Jersey, this would be considered a trade fixture.

I've been researching surrounding areas such as New jersey, Connecticut, and upstate NY which seem to have okay returns in some areas but not so much to choose from.