Joined bigger pocket to achieve my dream of owning a dream house in (already crazy) Hawaii market haha.

Since you’re focused on buy & hold multiplexes, consider networking with local investors, refining your underwriting skills, and researching markets with strong cash flow and appreciation potential.

My problem i is my market is super expensive if I stay in the nyc area and I don’t have the confidence since I don’t have any actual experience to invest out of state do you guys think paying off my mortgage would be more beneficial than looking for more rentals .

If you do not do your market research correctly, it doesn't matter how great your list is because you will pull a list in a bad market.

Also, if you’ve found certain markets more promising than others, what’s been driving your decisions?

Quote from @Michael Ewers: Hey y'all, Wondering what is the best marketing strategy for obtaining off market leads?

You cannot choose a section 8 tenant over a market rate tenant.

Fix-and-flip is an exciting area, and being flexible is important in this changing market.

I immediately recognized that the listing agent/property manager had the current rent well below market & the asking price massively wrong.

I am considering a 12 unit multifamily property in my home market of Harrisburg, PA.