We bought our first property off market back in Sept 2024.

For example, should we focus on acquiring one high-quality property in a strong market, or would it make more sense to spread the investment across multiple lower-cost units in emerging areas?

Study the market.

We had to wait approximately 6 months to finally receive it within our own account   He also did not begin marketing our unit until late November 2023, which was ready to market immediately upon hiring Jeff. 

We are living in the age of marketing. 

Another concern is after the two years, I still wouldn’t be lendable for most properties in my markets due to that lack of income. 

Where are the best markets to target in and/or near NJ in 2025?

That would be your downpayment and or market value the day you buy.  

Marketing Yourself Locally – Focus on word of mouth and local networking.

They’ve completely changed how we’ve built our rental portfolio by focusing on new construction homes in the best U.S. markets.