Delivered Tenant free.7 min walk/2 min drive to major public transportation hub. 2 min drive to local highway. 6 min drive to interstate.

Any emerging markets in NJ that seem to be going up in value, new construction, city development, low crime rate, transportation & job growth?

While I'm not as familiar with your particular situation re: physician loans, my experience in this market is that it's tough to find a move-in ready, updated 2-unit under 500K in those neighborhoods (excluding East Garfield Park, which I am less familiar with), especially close to public transportation.

Look for these types of cities in the price range you seek (Imperial Beach and Chula Vista are not that price range).  6) an area that transport situation has improved such as having a new or improved freeway leading to large metro area that used to take 1 to 1.5 hours to get to but now will take half as long.Good luck

But they have excellent infrastructure due to being economic hubs of the past, and current transportation hubs. 

There's no competition and we own golden 3/2 rentals because they are in desirable locations, transportation, size and function.   

The other big driver is going to be the cost of energy and transportation, that impacts a wide range of goods and services.I am very concerned about Europe - they heaviliy depend on Russian gas to run their indurstry and heat their homes.

Portland public transportation is semi functional and there are a ton of bike lanes so lots of folks bike etc..

The household expenses (utilities, medical, transportation, food, clothes, childcare, pocket money etc.) total $2,000 per month.

We are looking to be close to public transport routes into both Newark and Manhattan (Journal Square area would be ideal).I appreciate that this is a very open question but does anybody have any advice given we are totally new to the area and indeed the country?