Considering partnering with someone with complimentary skill set sounds like the best option but there are so many scammers out there... also not quite privileged enough to have close relationships with those in a position to offer private investment opportunities at this time.

We have a great relationship so I'm not in any rush to get out but I would like to buy my own home as quickly as possible so they can retire and not have to think about supporting me in any way.

You should start building relationships with seasoned investors in your local market...with the right relationships, you'll eventually be able to use other's money, knowledge, skills, etc.

It would be great if I could consult with an attorney about this situation, but also just to form a good working relationship for future projects and investments.Best,Tom

I typically look on the MLS, but I would like to hear about some more creative ways to find a property.If it's on MLS, CreXi or Loopnet for >2 weeks without an offer - Odds are its not that great a deal.I don't know about creative, but you've got to build relationships with sellers/buyers.Best tool - It's called a phone.

Cold calling can work, but the time an effort it takes to blindly cold call apartment owners can be better served building relationships with RE brokers, property managers, etc.

You'll have to look at a lot of deals and build good broker relationships.

Reach out to a couple lenders and start building relationships.

We are working on locking up our deal tomorrow hopefully, figured it would be wise to figure out the best way to attract contractors w/ good skills but understanding that this isn't a one off and is rather a relationship building situation.

Build relationships with them and be careful on getting random referrals from marketers.- Should I purchase this property as an "investment property" or a "secondary property" (I do not own a home in NJ) I know what you are thinking...