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We own a bar and are planning to start investing in real estate.

I have been looking in various cities in Upstate, New York and have noticed a recurring theme: Cities have very strict zoning rules and regulations for students.I have noticed many landlords do not necessarily follow these rules or regulations, or the rules themselves are pretty wishy washy and sometimes unclear. 

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Here are some steps you can take to connect with other investors and learn from their experiences:Join Local Real Estate meetings: Search Ohio and Upstate New York for real estate investing clubs, meetings, or networking events.

The single-family and multi-family homes are at a lower price point than most other neighborhoods in the city while still being a safe and nice place to live.Pleasant Ridge and surrounding zip codesHighly desirable area to live in for all age groups with plenty of bars/restaurants nearby.

New York, for example, just arrested a woman for changing the locks on a squatter in the $1 million home she inherited.

Also, I'm particularly interested in how to make this happen in New York City.Oh, and here's the kicker: I've got a little one on the way, so I really want to ensure my investments are solidly protected.

Orlando is grossly oversaturated but some still do well there that set themselves apart but it's a high bar to be different to drive the higher bookings. 

.- Currently renting an apartment in New York, but planning to relocate to Massachusetts with my wife.- Eyeing areas like Worcester, Shrewsbury, Grafton, and Millbury for a single-family house, priced around $500K, with a planned $100K down payment.