We are in our option period to buy a duplex in fort worth, TX.

If you would like to meet up I specialize in educating our investors in management as I have several years of management with over 1500 units.

I had identified a few properties on the list of interest with a non-redemption strategy in hopes to initiate foreclosure after the 2 year redemption period, here in New Jersey, thereby acquiring a property or two with future plans to fix and hold or flip, etc. 

You typically have a draw period of 5-10 years where you can take new advances and then a repayment period where you repay it but cannot make more advances.Another option is to do a cash out refinance.

I am getting my license so I can be more educated in real estate, get access to MLS, and be able to see properties quickly.I thought I should look for a Broker who is an investor so he/she could help guide me as I expand in the future. 

Might have to educate him on the benefits & tax advantages of owner financing but worth the shot. 

So for example my first ever purchase was a duplex i bought for $16,000 and had $21,000 all into and rented each side for $650 and really it payed for it self over the 3 year period.

I know some places stayed nuts, but I suspect you'll find the value went down at least a little over that period. 

Often that requires going out of state.A lot of folks I know are now getting into education and courses.

As a younger person, for example, one might be more inclined to focus on the long-term game and holding assets or land for extended periods of time.Either way, take some time to listen to the bigger pockets podcast and read through the forums, and see what jumps out at you and piques your interest.