I've been apart of REITS for several years as well as a silent partner in commercial/SFH, but now I've decided to start my own company and be hands on and get into flip & hold in Birmingham.

On the other hand, I knew several apartment owners and commercial property owners that managed to survive the last crash without much impact.

Has the deed been transferred?

Also are there any companies that "lend" for Tax deed auctions (In this situation I would assume the LLC would purchase the tax deed and you make your monthly payments directly to the LLC and once the amount is fully paid off they transfer the title into your name?).

In your situation you would likely be charged the NJ Realty Transfer Fee for each transfer.

Don't go to someone hat in hand asking for a mentor,  go to then with energy and excitement and explain how you can be of benefit to helping out their business.  

I'm wondering if anyone has first-hand experience with Masters in Real Estate Development (MRED) programs and could speak to their value.A bit about me: I am 27 years old and own two rentals (single family) in Atlanta.

As an RN you are "hands on" and probably would learn more by starting the process of looking for an investment property than just reading about it.

The type that doesn't want to pay up what they owe and are looking for a handout, not a hand up!

on one hand I feel I should have the lender lined up to be prepared, on the other hand I'm thinking that a HML wouldn't "pre-approve" you if you dont have a deal for him to look at lol.