I have plenty to learn and hope to find mentors that are willing to help. 

My favorite (and current go-to) program uses 80% of AirDNA figures for new STR properties without a rental history, but your current rents will provide a much more solid figure for underwriting. 

:)  If you find a tri-plex for $160k, it will not be in the best area, but your concern will be the  condition of the property and is it rented or rentable?

Please let me know if you find one!  

Next to colleges especially it is very college oriented, but if you go to work driven areas like lawrenceville, bloomfield, greentree, etc.... you'd have no problem finding a nice place

You'll find a wealth of knowledge and support here.

I'm trying to stay more organized and find a more useful option.

We have a local Facebook group that makes it really easy to find local boots on the ground.

If commercial properties, you can seek loans from small local credit unions and banks that base it off of the debt service coverage ratio and regularly provide loans in the 7s.You can also seek commercial loans on residential properties as well.

Could I have a real estate agent find a buyer for this contract/property and offer the agent a percentage of the assignment fee?