Some police departments allow off their duty officers to be hired for security jobs.

I wouldn't use them to complete the job, they've already shown they aren't doing quality work.

It’s got a steady job market, especially with major companies like FedEx, Amazon, and international logistics hubs around here.

.- Generally landlord-friendly state, no rent control- Secure government jobs/contracts make the real estate market much more resilient to recessions / major corrections- 15-minute drive to the Capitol of the United States- 4 Seasons- 15-minute drive to Arlington, Virginia (Amazon Headquarters 2 ((2017 announced, 2030 is bringing 25,000 new high-paying    jobs to the area)), Boeing Headquarters (2022), Microsoft Headquarters (2021), CoStar Headquarters (2024), Bloomberg    Headquarters (2017 expanded), Deloitte, and the list goes on)Thesis:Although more companies continue to go back to the office, there will be a shift toward a good amount of workers being able to be in hybrid roles.

Ideally, I'd like to find a balance between affordability and potential for appreciation.Also, are there any common pitfalls or things to watch out for when buying a multi-family property in Jersey City?

I use a pm right now for what I have in Metro-Detroit and they do a fine job. 

Good job.

Unless you go out and get clients, which is a job and a tough one, then don't waste your time and money like I did.I've since put it on hold

This is assuming you haven't already done this during college (summer job or working part time)I would go where I can get a job in a commercial real estate firm. 

With 65 units under management it is a no brainer as the amount of time to price each unit daily would be a full time job.