I actually had come across your post below in the Events forum and thought to myself it would have been nice to attend that to see first hand a local flip and talk shop about the process.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1215682-chec...I am happy to hear that someone with your experience in the region feels that Westchester is a market with some potential.

After doing an audit on my time and realizing that I spent over 40% of my time shopping for materials, I knew I needed to find a better solution.

I would shop banks.

My firm integrated the services together and our clients have loved the one stop shopping for all RE accounting, tax, asset protection and entity work. 

@Tom Dieringer After purchasing my first property in 2024, I acquired most of my short-term rental (STR) knowledge from The Short Term Shop, which included maintaining respectful communication with guests, keeping calendar availability up-to-date, and ensuring high-quality listings.When I initially began May of 2024, I opted to list my property exclusively on a single Online Travel Agency (OTA) - Vrbo.

I do not care if he drives a Chevy, a motorcycle or walks to the shop. 

Cute shops and a few slow paced casinos. 

I’d recommend shopping around with different DSCR lenders and considering lenders who specialize in investment properties for more flexible terms and options.Good luck with your investing journey!

Hello @Jerry A.Feel free to message me if you have any questions but I would seek out a broker who has access to over 220+ lenders to help do the shopping for you. 

Before buying or renting in an unfamiliar neighborhood, you should check the following two sites: SpotCrime, AreaVibes,These sites provide valuable information, including Livability Scores, which cover aspects such as crime rates, employment, health, housing, schools, shopping, and more.well, anything can happen anywhere.