I would love a second opinion on if this initially seems like a good deal or not based off the report and then my second question is if there are any creative ways I could finance this.

My opinion is that targeting the less nice neighborhoods in this market is the best way to get some nice cash flow.

@Lou LaMedica as a matter of opinion, your agent should be the center of creating your universe...and great agents are nearly impossible to find.

Investing in northern NJ is, in my opinion, great, but definitely requires city-by-city and, frequently, block-by-block knowledge of these areas to fully understand the area.Best of luck!

Investing is numbers game and calculations, in my opinion, are the main factor when I decide on a purchase price.I only have single families but hope my advice helps.

I appreciate your opinion, but I will take my legal advice from a panel licensed by the State and have passed the Bar, the Attorneys I pay dues for specialize in Fair Housing, ADA and related, they all agree, as landlords we are allowed to ask for proof under the law. 

The importance of getting your system in place for how you will structure all of your properties as you get them, in my opinion, outweighs the need for a first time home run.

Based on opinions of more experienced RE investors, who were the top investment educators in 2018?

It is hard money, but unlike some HMLs, the focus isn't just on short-term, and the rates aren't crazy high (in my opinion). 

Hi all, I am new to investing and very close to my first deal. I live in NY and I found a two family property asking price $529K each floor has two bedroom and one bathroom and a finished basement. each floor can be r...