I've noticed a decent amount of MF properties available in the South New Jersey area.

I’m new here and I’m from New Jersey looking to get into the real estate market and hopefully set up a nice portfolio for me and my family to live a little more relaxed life .

i would stay away from SFH as your first purchase. you are 100% responsible for that mortgage should something happen like you lose your job or something. a multi family gives you breathing room. one thing to keep in mind is the taxes...sure the Bronx may have higher prices compared to NJ....but you can find properties in the bronx with 2-3k annual property tax rates.....while Jersey has some of the highest property tax rates in the country. factor that into your math and not just the purchase price. 

And if there are .. do they do business in New Jersey..

[I've been inspired by an old friend of mine whose now accumulated 3 units, starting with a place he got a few years back for $120k in Jersey City that now rents for over $1200/mo.. and has appreciated 50%+]Longer term, I want to build a network of local people with varied skills and to employ some of my underemployed friends in a variety of value generative ways.

I am looking for a licensed contractor for plumbing, roofing, and electrical repair for a duplex in the Berlin NJ area.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Now, if you were a block or 2 into jersey city which has legalized them and is charging an occupancy tax then that would be a good move.

-I settled on my first property back in March, below are the details:-FHA loan, 3.5% down -Condo in Cherry Hill, NJ (south jersey) - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + loft.

-I settled on my first property back in March, below are the details:-FHA loan, 3.5% down -Condo in Cherry Hill, NJ (south jersey) - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + loft.

-I settled on my first property back in March, below are the details:-FHA loan, 3.5% down -Condo in Cherry Hill, NJ (south jersey) - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + loft.