From my experience, this is a very seasonal market.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Way to many investors were buying properties for more then they were worth with hopes of collecting MUCH MORE than market rent.

Look at their marketing strategy.

The guy on Youtube that boasts about buying properties with no money out of his pocket and using other people's money from his "community" to pay for closing and carrying costs, said in a video in June that he had 10 Due on Sale called in AZ alone from Jan 2024 to May 2024.

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

I recommend you make a video of you entering the unit and documenting exactly how it is found.

Mom and pop sold the park for a price that the market would tolerate.