Newbie investor in New jersey

[Tony Freeman]

Hi new memeber and investor here. Father of two with a full time job. I currently own single family i live in now for thr last 6 years and im ready for my first investment property. I live in orange nj which is really expensive to get in right now so I've been looking at other markets in NJ and even other states Alabama, Pennsylvania, Florida. Any advice on staying in new jersey for my first investment small single family or multi family, or advice on remote investment property in other markets outside of new jersey. Im open to any good ideas or advice. Im ready to get the momentum going. I also have my real estate liscense currently in referral status and would like to reinstate it. Sorry for the long post lol 

Tony Freeman