Hey guys I’m selling a studio co-op apt in West New York NJ.

Looks like decent ones are $150 on ebay and amazon

Mine are studios and 1/1s.

It's still pretty rough around the edges, but there are a few yoga studios, a new relatively hipster bar... seems to have the potential for price changes in the next 5 years or so...

Will give you a quick snapshot of the overall picture.So far as job inflow is concerned, in addition to Caterpillar, Geico and Raytheon @Ivan Dodic mentioned it was also recently announced that an Amazon Distribution Center is coming to Tucson.

A friend of mine started this way where he rented 6 units to students near a university, while he lived in a small studio!

Long-term appreciation is big because I wouldn't intend to sell anything until retirement (30+ years from now) I am also in a very high tax bracket and hopeful that real estate investments may enable more deductions.Commercial:1) I've shied away from retail strips due to feedback from banks desire to not lend there and overall amazon impact2) Looking primarily at small office complexes (2-4 unit) with service businesses - anything to look at for with office buildings?

You'll have plenty of rental candidates, but you need to be sure that their business is viable, properly funded and Amazon-proof. 

I have a small studio apartment about 250 sf with kitchen and bath which is vacant recently. 

Yes, there are 7 small one bedroom units and 4 effencey/studio units.