All Forum Posts by: Raj Jian

Regarding unemployment I feel the world habit will change from this crisis. Maybe I am wrong but I think companies and government will be watching and learning from this.

Skills will be lost and new skills will need to be developed.

Companies and Gov will probably evaluate do they need so many people. More jobs will be consolidated example after 9/11

Things will be probably more automated.

Working from Home will be more accepted with companies and saving tremendous on offices cost.

Schools may promote video learning, Home schooling example what happening in some states.

Environmentalist probably love it right now. Pollution dropped, outside litter reduces, plastic bag reduction etc.

I have also pulled out of a deal in NJ. Prior to the Corona virus I was actively looking for investments.

@Kevin Zolea @Nelly R. thanks for the info. I am looking to either open a ice cream shop or convenience store. I have been also looking at other areas like Ewing.

My concern with Ewing is when I read Stephen Chatto post on another tread that Ewing Building Department is difficult to deal with and that you have a Transfer Inspection done even if it vacant or if the same tenant is staying you need to pay a yearly fee and fill out a 2 page application each year.

Recently I read on Ewing Mayor post that they are making that if a store sells the new owner needs to do the landscape as well install a monument sign and something else.

Ewing look like a strong rental market but its rules make me worried. I am open to others areas and still searching.

Hello all,

I have been searching the forums to get a better idea of the areas but still lost. I live in central jersey and was looking to invest in Trenton, Newark, Englewood. I am open to suggestion of other areas. 

My criteria

1. Prefer a mix use where I can either rent the store below or open my own store and rent the above apartment or a single store.

2. Looking to stay under 275k

3. Where it easy to rent the apartment and store in case I decide not to open a store

I did see a lot of properties closed up and for sale in Trenton especially near the government offices. Was not sure if it a place to invest.

I saw a single store in Englewood. I felt taxes were cheap in Englewood compare to other places again not sure what part of Englewood is good?

Hoping to get advise on these areas and open to suggestion of other areas.

Thanks for all the help