Best counties in NJ to invest in for house hacking?

[Akhil Nagapuri]

Hey everyone, so I currently live in Middlesex county in NJ with my family and i’m looking to buy my first duplex in April/May of 2021.

I want to house hack, that is of course, live in one unit and let the tenant pay as much of my mortgage as possible.

I want to ask my fellow Jersey residents or Jersey investors which counties you believe are the best places to start out in investing for multifamily properties?

I am aiming for cash flow on the first property... but of course it’s always an upside to find an area that has great potential for appreciation.

Thank you for all your help.