Not all realtors have short sale knowledge. 

I have some knowledge how the industry works and can not decide which direction I want to go in.

I really don't think you can look at too many properties, and the more you look, the more knowledge you will gain for that marketCheck out the free  BiggerPockets Podcast-and ASKBP podcasts with interviews and a ton of great advice.

Since I am unable to post pictures or anything else on BP from lack of interest and knowledge I figured this could be a good learning experience for some up and coming investor.Rules: Subject TO:1.

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CPAs and the BP community with input/knowledge/experience with large monetary gifts:New Estate and Gift Tax for 2016Sometime in 2016, my wife and I would like to give my parents a large sum of $40-60k as a gift.

As always, I truly appreciate the wealth of knowledge and unbiased feedback I get from BP's subscribers.

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Looking around the forums and based on general knowledge, NJ seems to be quite difficult to invest in as far as rental properties due to high taxes.