Some areas are "in the path of progress" but not quite there.

I've been looking at investments in other parts of the country as well, but ultimately want to invest locally.Cheers-Jarid

The past few years, we have been struggling maintaining our properties out of country.

NJ building costs will sound excessive to those building in some other areas of the country so i advise you to weigh  local advice on cost more.

I recommend reading The Straight Path to Real Estate Wealth by Kris Krohn

Many of us work remotely with clients all over the country.

"The bottom line, multifamily buyers are wise to evaluate how apartment deliveries and pending development pipelines in their area could impact asset values and operations for them locally and in markets across the country."

I know several Private lending companies out there across the country and a few are really good. 

Many of us work remotely with clients all over the country.

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is now the 4th largest metro in the country.