After many years being out of the house biz I'm getting back in and seeing a lot more competition for leads.

Two other options woud be Global American Title Agency, and SJSA Title.I hope that helps!

In fact, only around 13% of U.S. veterans have taken advantage of the VA Home Loan, which is surprising given its incredible perks—like the ability to buy multifamily properties, no down payment, competitive interest rates, and lower insurance rates compared to FHA loans.

Its simply not feasible to run title on everything that you want to bid on if your out west.the reason is you can look at 50 props you like and only 1 maybe 2 will actually go to sale and you have competition on those.. now i am talking TRUE foreclosure sales not Auction after the fact.

@Brent WarnerFlorida offers suitable income opportunities for investors, particularly in the Tampa Bay Area, with competitive rates and no state income tax, making it an ideal choice for those seeking rental income.Good luck!

Often lenders and realtors only look at cash flow and not global cash flow. 

The Bay Area, in particular, can be daunting due to its high property prices and competitive landscape.

A house hack is a solid way to get started as long as it aligns with your long term goals.I agree with @Samuel Diouf and @Jackson Ebersole's comments.You'll want to consider the competitiveness on Long Island.

I think the best is wherever you have a specific niche and competitive advantage.

Especially if the competition has less fees.