As I already have a construction team built, looking to master in analyzing property value, crunching numbers and more information on hard money lenders.I'm looking to invest in strictly buy and hold properties and learn different strategies with the bigger pockets community, as well as network with local investors and realtors.Counties I'm mainly interested in : Essex, Union, Passaic.I would eventually like to land into fully developing 2-3 unit homes from the groundup in the near future.If there is any local meetup events with the listed above counties please let me know as I'm looking to soak up as much info before my first deal.Best,Justin Lugo

You will find many investors along the way that maybe aren't local and want to keep it strictly business.

Strict  screening will usually help you in the long run.  

It's very easy to accidentally break the rules for self directed IRA investments if you're doing anything that's not a strictly passive investment like a syndication or private money loan.

I believe Sandy springs is under going strict regulations as well.

Other multifamilies in your area probably don't have these because it's not strictly necessary.

That is just strictly rental income (not taxes, fees, etc). 

Strictly speaking about big gains through buy and hold real estate, Boulder is a good place for that (if you can get over the barrier to entry). 

They are very strict about this.

Commercial mortgages are lenders (banks, private equity etc) that offer mortgages for specific time of properties that are not owner occupied primary residence witch are under strict legislation.