David Green's book, Long Distance Real Estate Investing, as well as Jay Scotts The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs are good resources to read before you start. 

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You'll get amazing insights into where people work, what companies are moving in or out (therefore, bringing jobs), info on traffic and commutes, etc. 

28yrs old, looking to buy first investment property (multi family) interested in doing a buy and hold so I can live on one floor to get out of my current residence, currently live in Fairview (Bergen County NJ) would like to be somewhere relatively close by relevant for commuters to the city (close to tunnel/bridge/path/bus routes) Figured now could be a better time to look because of corona since I am financially prepared, already approved and looking for home around 4-500k, my goal is to own multiple properties, would appreciate any advice thank you !

-great split floor plan with two masters (done with rehab)-House is walking distance to a very upcoming downtown area, and great employment/industry -two neighboring houses are rented at 1,800-1,900 but are in much worse condition.

Ususally I try to live in the rehab but this one will be a "to the stud" remodel.I think this is important to share how I overcame this challenge:I live 100 miles away from my market area so back and forth commute was not feasible.

Due to the distance from our families we are thinking of potentially moving closer to home (AZ) and checking out Utah.

You can do a lot of research and networking from a distance.

Not saying it would be impossible, but with distance, or online learning expanding, there may not be a reliable market for student housing. 

I too am a long-distance investor and own a single family rental property in Cincinnati (like Andy, East Side).