Lower the qualifications.Real estate is extremely local.

Albany, Syracuse, Utica, OH, PA, etc.) for cashflow.The challenge in these markets is that demand is through the roof, and many properties either sell at the asking price or above the asking price (Suffolk's sale price average was 1.5% ABOVE the asking price).If I were in your shoes, I'd explore local and remote multi-family options before considering the mid-term rental route.All the best!

We’re not used to seeing emergency declarations as frequently as they do in Florida.Our borrower is a local rehabber with a property scheduled to be funded today and close tomorrow.

I've signed up to my local GaREIA 2 weeks ago and already started networking there. 

Happy to chat...being a local GC takes out a lot of the risk of the biggest variable for most investors (unpredictable rehab costs) and also allows you to consider more options than the average investor, with your rehab costs being significantly lower.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Send them a written notice of non-renewal, following your local laws about how much notice you need to give.

That's a lot more to chew on than most non-locals want to deal with, but for those of us here, there are good opportunities to be had.

However, I would encourage you to Network work local real estate clubs in the PA/NJ area to help identify your target market and ideal investment for your first property.

I am a local investor, lets connect, Michael!