I’ll start with those three and focus on analyzing 100 deals here in DFW to build that muscle.

My guess is that the neck area and everything between Park Circel and Nomo will build out over the next few years.

You are in the heart of tourism and travel in that neck of the woods so there’s tons of competition.

Either way, @Josh Green is in your neck of the woods and will be a critical component to having on your team.

Down Neck(Ironbound), North Newark (300-900 blocks), down town (very few blocks) and upper Vailsburg are Good areas.

I looked around my neck of the woods, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma and I looked at safety, prices, appreciation, cash flow, landlord friendliness, property taxes, insurance rates, growth, high tech moving in, job growth, disasters and availability of good deals.I settled on Arizona.

Find your local real estate meet up group and network with other investors and see what is working in your neck of the woods. 

So as long as you don't have a bank breathing down your neck you are fine.

If you're in our neck of the woods, we'd love to connect in-person!

Use this period to build “investor muscle”:Network locally: Northern NJ & Northeast PA have active REIA and Mastermind groups where you can learn creative strategies (seller finance, JV, partnerships, DSCR lending, etc.).Educate tactically: Move from general podcasts to deal-focused learning — cash flow calculators, DSCR loan basics, and rent comps.Understand investor financing: Once you’re ready, your pension-backed W2 and equity could make you an excellent DSCR or bridge loan candidate with the right structure.⚙️ 5.