Upstate NY Flipping 101

[Tolga H.]

Hello all,

I am looking forward to starting my first flipping project. I am currently located in Central NY (upstate) near Syracuse. I allocated a 140K budget for my first flipping project. My first question is: Which area around me do you think has the best potential for flipping?  I am looking for a place within a 5 hour driving distance. (the closer the better) 

And secondly, what general advice would you give as this is going to be my first flip? What should I look for as a beginner and how can I expand my chances of success? Any advice is much appreciated. Thank you very much!