Sticking with what I know most about, multifamily rentals, would make the most sense.   

But I'm using it for me because it just makes sense. 

Wisdom that was given to me: Live where you want to live (or get moved to :)), invest where the numbers make sense!

Getting the license makes a lot of sense now.I will tell you that there has been a number of occasions where disclosures were not given to me, especially the Agency Disclosures.In fact, one Broker was representing both the Seller and myself just recently and I never received the Dual Agency Disclosure.Another problem I see is in the case of a building that I bought over 6 years ago which is past the Statue of Limitation for Real Estate lawsuits, the legal use of the property was mis-represented by ALL parties, including the Agent, the Broker, the Appraiser and the Attorneys.

Lenders that sell their loans today are also taking part in what they call CMBS 2.0 (post 2007 underwriting criteria, where it is very common to see certain terms and conditions implemented for the additional security of the bondholders, and the increased risk of the Borrower (you)).The one thing that I see over and over – even with some of the biggest players in the market, is this: Investors spend a lot of time and attention on the due diligence of the property, economics affecting property performance, property management, repositioning, and on closing the loan - - and NOT AS MUCH ATTENTION IS USED TO PREPARE FOR THIS ENTRY INTO THE FINANCIAL MARKETS, (WHERE THEY WILL BE RESIDING FOR UP TO TEN YEARS) AND HOW IT CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT THEIR RETURNS.

It's a common question.I until it goes to auction or is taken back by the lender, the owner is still In control of the property.You would have to speak with the owner and see if they are interested in selling.

NOW, with my finance background i analyze the properties in a way that makes sense to me with that being said IM REALLY INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW PEOPLE VIEW AND ANALYZE a "deal". be as detailed as possible on your analysis and how you go about it, your steps and the reasoning behind it. as i see posts come in i will posts how i go about mine so that you guys can critique and also give me pointers.PS: if you guys have deals in northern and central NJ please let me know were looking to close on the right deal ASAP

I can definitely be in those numbers if the deal makes sense.

This is a common problem Jordan.  

I will likely move to the island before my wife is eligible to rotate, so there is a chance that we could wait until I get there to start the process.One question I have, is it common to have to stop construction a few times throughout the building process to seek new permits?