Any specific house-hacking tips for New Jersey properties?

[Rahul Kini]

Hello team,

I live in New Jersey, and I empathize with my fellow neighbors of the state about the comparatively higher property rates and property taxes.
Average Multi-Family homes (with just 2 units) go for $500,000+. From reading a lot of articles as well as books published by BiggerPockets members, I understand that House-Hacking is a fairly easy and convenient way to enter the rental-property investing game. 

Can anyone advise me on how efficiently I can use New Jersey as my starting point? 

I thank you all in advance for your patient responses to concern.