Any pointers on Corning New York area investing?

[Brett S.]

I am considering investing in Corning NY and the surrounding areas.  I have minimal background on the area but have personal reasons to start investing there.

Initial reviews would suggest that a downtown rental (which appears to be a low cost but not poor area) can  provide good returns. 

Anyone here from the area?  Any rei meetings for that area?  Rochester is the closest "big" town but that's too far away to have much local value I think. 

Thanks!