I live in NYC myself and I strongly suggest people from here to start investing out of state but somewhere close by so you don't have to rel completely on other people and if anything goes wrong can drive to the property and take matters into your own hands.

three choices:1) Seller does not yet own2) Seller owned for at least one year3) Seller owned for less than one yearSometimes, the challenging part is entry for Realtors with clients.  

I have been reading everything I can, listening to every podcast, I joined my local REIA association and trying to learn as much as I can.I have an strong practice as an Architect, (not licensed in the USA just in case) design, and construction. 

-in a B+ or better neighborhood and in a great community with very very strong schools.curious on ideas/interest from those of you that have development experience in Ozaukee County. 

Own property next to a Dollar General Store and looking for a business/idea that would complement DG, attract their  client/customer base

But ultimately, I strongly believe we all grow a lot more when we avoid the easy shortcuts anyway. :)To take your game to the next level, I think you need to do 3 things: Develop your ability to find deals OFF-MARKET (not just pre-market, from wholesalers or at an auction)Develop your ability to find private financing (not hard money)Develop your ability to find and negotiate seller financingTo find deals off-market, you're going to have to do your own marketing to generate leads.  

This is a strong market, excellent neighborhood.

It is a booming economy with East Carolina University, Vidant Medical Center, and a strong industrial base as the main drivers.

(or IS one of those people)....that would be interested in possibly forming some type of partnership to look for deals and find lenders, so we can show them some form of track record.I have a pretty strong network and strong networking abilities in-person.

Most clients (more often than not banks) will require the appraiser to do the assignment on the Fannie Mae 1025 form (https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide_form/1025.pdf).