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I would recommend going to tonights REIN meeting.

I do think the current regulation standards are based on complete nonsense.

But do read the purchase and sale agreement if its a standard board of realtors form it probably has a mediation clause in it.. which is exactly what your type of squabble is best suited to argue out if in deed you think its worth it for your damages..

My criteria are pretty strict in terms of location for a place I want to live:Walking distance to Newport or ~20 min via public transitNear to PATH (<= .75 mi) to be able to get into ManhattanEverything I’ve seen in the forums leads me to believe any properties in areas meeting these criteria are going to be highly competitive, and I only have about $100k to put down on a purchase.

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You can find and connect with other BP members that are in your area, here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or clarifications.

I would definitely finish school and in your spare time network, attend REI meetings and shadow other investors and learn as much as you can while you finish school.

Always great to meet another native.

Keep your eye open for random BP meet ups.