Some people love it, I hated it.

Networking - I meet people in person and online, here for example, trying to build up my SOIMy Worst 3:1.

Read this:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...Finally, taxes is not a valid reason to buy real estate.

There is a wait list, which already has 270 people on the waitlist (per the city admin assistant).

In a tough market, it's easy to get distracted by all the shiny opportunities that come up.For example, to really focus on growing our real estate agent business, we made the difficult decision to stop buying investment properties this year.

@Ashley Guerra - I live and invest outside of Philadelphia, so I can't comment on your specific markets in central and south Jersey, but can provide my perspective on things to think about to help your decision.1) I would consider speaking to 3-5 people/investors in each market you are considering (central and south Jersey) to listen to their thoughts on pros/cons of the area and how they invest.

Having a solid financial plan will make the buying process smoother.By using your contracting experience and getting involved in the local real estate community, you’ll be set up for success in finding and flipping properties. 

I would buy an investment property with more money down for you, let them live there and manage it, and add their "rent" to an ownership stake over time.

I dont have the capital to buy it.

Why are investors not buying these up?