Hi Anthony-You currently live in NJ and are looking for out-of-state locations that are affordable with strong rental potential.I would look at a market like Lansing, MI.

I'm currently looking at using a VA loan for purchasing a duplex to live in one side & rent the other.I'm trying to do this now too in Michigan with a 2-4, whatever makes sense.

Hola mi gente!

Quote from @Keaton Sheffert: Hello BiggerPockets Users,I am looking for advice on how to best convince my local zoning commission to accept our proposal for a rezoning from residential to commercial (for apartments).Background: My business partner and I are hoping to begin our first development in 2025 in our small town in Southern MI.

The states I have so far are Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Arkansas. 

You can hit those numbers in most every market in Ohio and Michigan.

Check out Grand Rapids Michigan. 

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Quote from @Steven M.: I am planning to take out a home equity loan for an investment property, which will be purchased under my LLC. 

Geographically, Michigan, New York and Ohio are great states to invest in with low barriers to entry.