South Jersey, Philly, or Delaware?

[Eric Luzier]

Hi everyone,

I have been actively looking for a small multifamily home in South Jersey (specifically, Gloucester, Camden, and Burlington counties) to house hack. So far, I haven't been able to find anything that may be a deal and that is also something I would want to live in. I am keeping an open mind and may expand my search to Philly and Delaware, but since my day job is in NJ, I would like to stay here. Does anyone have any experience with these markets? Should I change my criteria, or should i just be patient and wait for the right property to come along in Jersey? I am brand new to REI, so any advice and suggestions are much appreciated!

[Steve McGovern]

Camden is COMING ALONG...  you're in a great up & coming market there.   I know that's hard for some to hear, and yes, there is still a large area of...  well, Hell on Earth, but I also say this without any sarcasm whatsoever.  If you can find something toward the waterfront in the Corporate development areas or between there & Rutgers, then I think you'll be good.  Time is ripe.  Reminds me of Lowell MA, some 20, 25 years ago.