House Hacking Northern New Jersey/Westchester County, New York

[Lauren Del Valle]

I am a first-time home buyer looking to purchase a small multifamily to house hack with my fiance in an area surrounding Manhattan. 
We've been looking in Westchester County, New York and counties in Northern New Jersey (Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Essex).
We are working with agents in each area but have been unable to get an offer accepted and inventory within our criteria continues to be extremely limited. 
We work in the city and our current rental situation ends Aug 31, so we're in a bit of a time crunch due to some personal circumstances. 
I'm dropping a line here hoping to make local connections and/or hear any tips from experienced investors in the area!
Thank you!