@Loren Green sounds like they haven't changed their ways. 

Since you want to invest in another state, I highly recommend you read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene.1.

Quote from @Josh Green: I personally am buying and helping clients buy in the Tampa Bay Area for a few reasons:Here, you have a historically strong and consistent tourism presence, limited land/STR allowable areas, highly liquid property compared to selling a cabin in the woods, all 9 classes of visitors in the STR sector, and appreciation.

@Jonathan Greene, I agree for the most part.  

I recommend you read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene and consider investing in a different market.

I am from northwest Florida and very green to real estate investing.

Still not sure it makes sense, but worth a look.If you want to be green, just buy a green energy plan from your electric provider if you have a choice of providers/plans.

Quote from @Kalon Green: I bought my first property back in 2020 it turned into a "house hack" since I wanted to start investing in real estate.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: If you are planning to buy now in Jersey City and keep it, that doesn't make sense.

David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, lender) boosts my confidence to invest anywhere.