LLCs aren't particularly difficult. I

A good real estate agent or broker can be a big help to you and they don't have to be experienced with investors to be useful to you -- and you to them.

My short term goal is to buy and rent single family homes and as my Real Estate IQ develops, invest in other forms of Real Estate.I'm here seeking guidance from experienced investors in New Jersey and if there is any value I can provide in return please let me know!

I have experienced such a system first hand for a very long time and know better than to bang my head against a brick wall trying to change the "system".

If I were more experienced or if I lived in the area, I would totally find someone to split it up with and wholesale them out! 

I'd encourage you to reach out to more experienced investors in your area!

I'd encourage you to reach out to more experienced investors in your area!

No better, no worse.Yes, the rental market here is incredibly tight - I've also been experiencing the 50 responses to an ad / I'll offer $X over asking for just about every turn the past 2 years.

Elderly owners mean they can't care for properties and moderate income folks have difficulty in maintaining properties.

What works for the individual is always key, however Ca. does have a boom/bust market, as you have experienced.