Are the boroughs worth investing right now or go further?

[Joseph G.]

Hi, I'm a new investor living in NYC and looking to invest in SFRs to either BRRRR or buy and hold in the boroughs, however looking at the prices they look utterly daunting, don't provide good cash flow and are apartment buildings a majority of the time. Since that's the case, I was looking to invest upstate, how far is a reasonable commute for workers who live there to the city? Also, I'm looking for a beginner-friendly agent in the area or upstate that I can work with.