Which areas are best for Multi-Family Houses? (Westfield, Cranford: purchase, restaurants)

[nj_native247]

I am looking to purchase a multi-family house, but i am interested in knowing what areas are suitable for a young couple starting out. I am interested in an area where you can walk to restaurants and bars with a train station nearby.

I have been looking at the following areas: I would like to stay more Central NJ

Somerville, Westfield, Clark, Cranford, Metuchen, Woodbridge

I would like something to be no more than 300K.

How is Bound Brook or Manville?

Any help would be appreciated.

[NJHomebody]

Cranford and Westfield are great towns, but not sure you are going to find something in that price range. Also not sure either town has much of a multifamily housing market, though I could be wrong.