no questions are stupid. so they say. but here's mine.

[Alfonso Velazquez]

hey guys,

   I was wondering and scouring the internet. i live in a market where it almost impossible for a newbie to start in, Staten island, NY. my fellow islanders know what Im talking about. As a result i am looking out side my area to find properties to buy and rehab, also some rentals properties. 

    i guess my question is, other than calling agents, who i might add aren't that much of a help, how else do you guys find your sweet spot, areas that are selling, when you don't live in the area. I know a rehab will be hard to handle from a distance, my max distance will be up to 2 hours, but i want to get in a property already but want to be some what sure of the area. 

thanks guys for all your responses ahead of time.