@Elliot Smith  If you simply don't want a bunch of strangers walking through your house at random times of the day (personally, I don't either) but would sell for $X if offered, you may actually want to go ahead and list the property for sale, but specify that internal showings will be allowed only after reaching mutual acceptance.

And if you can do both, you're way ahead of the game!

So - take small steps.And, how about adding a head shot and showing your BP family some love?

I've found that students look for and arrange for housing 6-9 months ahead of their need in most cases.  

I am definitely looking to invest in some properties myself, so it seems like a good way to be ahead of the curve on these potential deals, being that I would theoretically get my hands on them first, but with all these investors out there using pre-foreclosure lists, I'm sure I'm not the first person to know about these properties. 2.

When landlords feel they need to negotiate with applicants they are in a desperate position and would probably be farther ahead to sell the property and find one in a more desirable area.

Some will lie, yes, but some will not and regardless you can Google them and get a head start.I use it as part of my screening. 

Go ahead.

If you have something valuable to share, please please go ahead and share.

I've never purchased an investment property within NJ, for the simple reason that it's all but impossible to come out ahead due to the high cost of entry.