I’ve got a network across the states and can connect you with investor-friendly folks in Dallas who understand what it's like to get that first deal going.

I expect rents to go up a lot because less and less Americans can afford a house over time plus folks are far more mobile now so they may be inclined to rent vs buy.

Also, is he entitled to the security deposit (minus any repair expenses)?

@Audrey Sommer as many of the folks above have mentioned, Zillow is the biggest platform that I see the majority of our leads come in on.

In the short term, they need immediate help such at food, water, and lodging.Your entitle to your opinion, but I believe most people are compassionate to those impacted by Mother Nature related events whether in is hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes, tornados, fires, etc.

That mental switch allowed us to find a great 2-family house-hack opportunity in Bayonne, NJ, and also led me to an amazing career change -- I've been a full-time NJ Realtor for 2.5 years now and have helped many BiggerPockets folks find their first house-hacks -- a good % coming from NYC.  

Use the information you gain to narrow your focus for what is working for your market.Most importantly, if something is working well for the folks you see here or on the podcast, but it doesn't work for you, don't despair.

You can even share your link to the property or market you're considering and let folks weigh in in real time.

Lots of folks did and are in this pickle.

I treat folks with respect and I address legitimate issues promptly.