Starting out in an expensive market (North Jersey)?

[Ersi Bice]

So I'm new to REI and I'm looking to make my first deal. I live in Northern New Jersey and it seems like properties all around me are very expensive. Is it me or is this the truth? Am I not doing a good enough job of researching for good deals? If so, what tools are available when analyzing markets?

It might very well be that I haven't developed the skill of finding those good deals yet but what if that's not it? Like I said, I'm new at REI so let's say the market around me is overvalued.....

How do I start my investing venture?  I'm looking for possible approaches.  All feedback is appreciated.

- Ersi Bice