New Jersey Questions

[Kyle Pelech]

I have introduced myself on here a few times before quickly. My name is Kyle, I am from Monmouth County New Jersey. I am 20 years old and have been interested in Real estate since I was 14 or 15 years old. At that age my Dad explained to me how owning condos and villa complexes in myrtle beach can be so profitable. A light switch toggled in my head and would find homes and try and do the math to see how much I could make a month by renting it. It was like a game for me. Now at 20 years old and graduating college in May I have been saving my money as much as possible and would like to say I am just about ready to buy my first property. 

I would love a property in Monmouth County NJ but it seems far from reality with how large my down payment would have to be. I have been looking into Saginaw, Michigan but that seems like a very risky venture to me since I do not know much about that area except that my cash flow equation works out in almost every property I have checked out.

If anyone can give me some insight on finding properties in Monmouth county or can put me in contact with a realtor you believe could help me that would be so greatly appreciated. 

Also feedback on my venture outside of New Jersey for a first time investor would be awesome.