Education is a relatively safe and cheap way to get to know the industry and even potentially answer the simple question of whether or not REI is for you and if so what facets or niches intrigue you most.

But better to be safe than sorry and underwrite exit at a higher cap rate than what it is today.

safe?

Always better to be safe on the numbers.

It is your responsibility to provide a safe, clean and well maintained property.

As more and more of that happens, run down areas can be revitalized providing a safe place for those with less income to live.Good luck and learn as much as you can.  

I look for properties in safe neighborhoods with subway transportation close by.  

Dylan Tettemer , I don't know the NJ market, so I don't have any insight on a safe increase to assume.

It's a pretty safe location for rental income, lower crime and a fair amount of appreciation, however you are probably going to pay a fair amount in property taxes, purchase price, etc.

Make sure you are safe with your insurance coverage.