Syracuse, NY investors?

[Eric Filkin]

Hi everyone, I'm considering making the plunge and investing in small multifamily in the Syracuse area as my first real estate investment, and was curious if anyone has insights or experience investing in the area? 

Right now I'm based in the Bay Area, so I'm considering either long-distance investing, or moving to the area to house hack (two big differences, but I'm originally from the area so I'm familiar with the city.) 

Any insights or info would be immensely helpful! 

Cheers,

Eric