My focus is New Jersey but I am also interested in neighboring states like New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.

@Joehn B.I have one that would be first on new property and 2nd on the other - also assuming you have some experience

I don't yet have experience with the new firm, but expect it's worth checking out.Best of luck -Marco Bario

Usually the depreciation is enough to shelter your income so that you pay little to no tax, at least on a new long term rental. 

Recently, buyer's agents have to jump immediately, each time a new listing hit, due to such limited inventory, huge competition, and listing agents not placing or honoring offer deadlines. 

A real estate developer rented out my family’s backyard and put up scaffolding to build a building complex in Queens, New York.The developer and my family signed a contract allowing them to use the backyard.

I'm new to BP and came across this  forum.

You also are gaining tax free funds vs. simply deferring the tax liabilty down the road until you sell the new 1031 property you purchased.

Hello. I am trying to get my foot in the door with small multifamily. As soon as all of my ducks are in a row, I am going for 50 doors in my first year.