I'm making my way into REI and so far, while the market is very competitive I'm my area (Hudson / Bergen counties in NJ), I'm finding properties which are worth, at minimum, analyzing well and making some offers.That said, I could really use some recommendations/referrals to general contractors and so I'm hoping the BP community could help!

Hello BP community,I ama new investor, and am highly motivated to learn everything I can.

Hello All,I am new to the BP community, married with one 8-year old child, and would like to retire one day before 60.

Hello BiggerPockets Community,I am looking to buy my first rental property, which would be a duplex.

Luckily a lot of things in Hawaii can be found by word of mouth since it's a smaller community here, so I guess it's just a matter of meeting the right people as well and keeping our eyes open for an opportunity.

Now with regards to a lender...your best bet is going to be a local community bank and/or credit union.

As mentioned further up, 20 - 25 years amortization is common from local community banks.

I have an opportunity to invest in the development of a high-end retirement community in Atlanta.

If you network with your local investor groups you should be able to find someone that is reputable in your community that does private lending. 

Really appreciate the BP community.