emerging markets

[Sean Abrams]

Hi....I am a newbie, have not yet invested in any form of real estate on my own. I am trying to educate myself as best as possible so I appreciate any help.  I live in Northern NJ and multi-family apartment buildings are very expensive and returns are low.  I am looking to other states to invest my first deal and find a great management firm there.  Does anybody have any good suggestions of where I should start looking??

Thanks