To buy close to home or out of state? Is NJ a potential?

[Titia Chang]

New investor here. Wanted to know if there are still good markets to invest in NJ for multi family long term cash flow? Or should I start out of state? Been checking places in Indianapolis and Jacksonville but keep thinking should my first be closer to home. Thoughts on staying close or being ot if state for a first timer? And overall feeling about NJ potentials and overall experience being a landlord in NJ (not a very landlord friendly state?) Thanks!