Is one a growing concept and the other is retracting?

Hello Bigger Pockets community, I'm new here and looking to network with like minded people. I am a real estate broker and investor with a small portfolio but hoping to scale up.

(really) the city was growing, and the rate of unemployment was negligible.  

Hello and thank you for this reply - yes, I have been analyzing a few properties - I have found that the main issue for both the traditional long term rental and also short term rental in this area is reliable property management - it is traditionally a cottage country tourist area, but it is becoming more popular for long term residency, and there is an emerging missing middle, because of property prices.

I think getting a PM is the next step to allow me to grow.

It may seem a little scary at first but its a growing trend that buyers in states like NJ look outside for good cash flow deals.

I want to spend more time with family while growing my portfolio.

I was raised by "Poor Dad (parents)" who taught me those concepts growing up, and is still mostly their values, but they were also lucky enough to have lived in a time where that worked well enough for them as they retired with a very nice nest egg.

With its unique Tex-Mex menu and brand appeal, Chuy’s has already established itself as the leading full-service Mexican chain, providing Darden a foothold in the rapidly growing Mexican cuisine sector.As the company looks to expand Chuy’s, it faces challenges in competing with local operators and navigating consumer preferences.

For the last year wages have been growing faster than inflation, but by purposely selecting the right time period including 2021 and 2022 you can make it look like the wages are going down, while the trend has been going the other direction for over a year.