Hello Ron Investment property in Florida i purchased Dec 2018 directly with Chase bank got me a 5.85%interest rate 

An example of what chasing cashflow alone would have costed me: ($180,000) https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/11016/77965-sa...Cashflow is also just a small part of your overall return when you finally sell (IRR).

Best to focus on finding motivated sellers and honing your skills on negotiating even if it's only a few than chasing dead leads.

When I was chasing deals myself locally, and exhausted everything else, I’d go to their houseBought an 8 unit in 3rd ward that way.

You don't want to chase something you can't buy as you become a tire kicker and off their list (either literally or figuratively)5) Now you should be moved up from "on a blast list" to maybe "on a short list of people who are called before the blast list goes out".   

If the answer is no then likely it can be a wild goose chase for an agent.

It is possible but I would rather take the long-term rents and put the money to work elsewhere than roll the dice on chasing a larger capital gain especially with the market possibly slowing down in this area.

No matter what, the reason you have no luck is because like many others YOU are the one chasing your leads.Heey HEEY here I am Here I am, look at me look  at me.. please PLEASE OMGAAHH PLEAAASE sell your house to mee [as you are jumping waiving yelling trying to get a deal]...VS..Watch TV, eat crab legs, sleep, poop, bumping uglies, while your leads stream in effortlessly daily, constantly no matter what when or how.Cold calling??

So I am hoping to source deals for some seasoned investor(s) in the New York City/New Jersey area to gain some new experience and to develop new skills.  Any leads would be appreciated.  Thanks!

The fact that you found two lenders willing to do so, is interesting.It also speaks for you that you did not give up after getting a "No can do" from Wells Fargo and Chase...