Experience investing in upstate NY

[Luca Perinuzzi]

I'm looking into investing and helping others invest as an agent (once I get my license - I live in long island) in multi and single family homes in upstate ny (syracuse, rochester, buffalo, etc.), and was looking for any advice in these markets based on prior experience. 

If you've had a positive experience working with an agent that helped you invest in these areas either locally or through long-distance, any referrals or help of any kind would be great!