From what I understand this area is quickly turning anti landlord.

We also have a political climate that is anti police, especially in the neighborhoods where they need the most police involvement. 

I do know he is anti-debt and when it comes to investing, using debt can be to your advantage, so keep that in mind. 

@Ivan Shao  No, you cannot evict a MtM tenant in NJ for no cause, the state anti eviction statute protects them, all leases renew MtM if you don't issue a longer term lease. and rent raises cannot be retroactive, no matter how long it's been.Senior Citizens: 62 years and older - PAAD Guidelines; maximum 2% or Consumer Price Index (CPI) whichever is less (Absolutely not a penny more).

I'm not sure why he's so anti-NMD.

My question is, with rising taxes, anti-landlord regulations, stagnant job growth, and people leaving the area, is it still a good idea to buy an investment property here?

I know some people are really anti-mentors but I understand the need/want for them if you have the extra cash available.

I'm not anti animal in general and have an animal friendly building 1 block from my  'unreasonable burden' one, FYI.

PG propylene glycol one  at one time was pumped through the air vents in hospitals as an anti-bacterial. 

This is clearly an anti-slumlord ordinance.