@Ryan TallAs business traveler to SLC frequently to the DT area having access to transportation and walkability to a place like Trolley Square with restaurants, shops, and a store. 

Meet and talk with people who invest in real estate nearby, and pick areas that have a lot of people wanting to rent, good schools, easy access to public transport, and a chance for the property's value to go up.

There are pros and cons to areas in any geography: schools, access to transportation / highways / freeways, location of the home in relation to work and a whole lot more. 

     The Lehigh valley area has had enormous growth --the largest area in the US for warehousing and transportation--largest growth in Jobs from all the warehouse which makes this a great are for rentals.  

I am under contract for my second duplex, and am thinking it will be time for me to begin hiring out lawn care, as I do not plan to have means to transport equipment between properties or dedicate time to a low value task.

The concept is to convert one or more shipping containers (the containers transported on the decks of those massive cargo ships) into a home.

You will be familiar with the area, so you know the ins and outs of the neighborhood, including its amenities, schools, transportation, and safety concerns. 

Research the area to check local amenities, transportation and other factors that could affect your quality of life.

Public transportation for residents is also easy and affordable.

North NJ is very attractive for many reasons, one of them is its convenient transportation to the NYC.