If you are interested using the BRRRR strategy and haven't gone through the book already, Id highly recommend listening to on Audible or reading the hardcopy of the book.BRRRR on AmazonBRRRR on Audible (1st and 2nd download w/ audible are free I believe)

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have more cash Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

This is what I recommend for you to get started in your real estate journey:1.

If you want to get into multi-family investing that's not far from NYC, I recommend checking out Cleveland, Ohio.

I found Foremost, who would take new clients with a loss history, but they are not able to insure a condo policy.I also tried working with insurance agents but have not been successful so far.If anyone has a recommendation for a great agent or an insurance company, I would greatly appreciate it.

I have a couple good recommendations. 

I will be looking into the areas that you have recommended.

Alternative Investment Suggestions: Are there any alternative investment strategies you would recommend for generating cash flow in New Jersey with the capital I have available?

However this opportunity will not likely come up again.Question - Outside of family/friend investors - what would you recommend as an alternative, IF there even is one.