Do you absolutely have to live in New York?

Low down payment (3.5%) is attractive, but comes with mortgage insurance and might not offer the best rates.

Low taxes, low crime, low homelessness, friendly people, all 4 seasons, etc!

Local market knowledge is absolutely critical, and it helps to work with someone who really understands the landscape and its nuances.As others have mentioned, it’s a broad question that’s tough to answer succinctly, but I hope this provides some clarity!

- very low remaining mortgage balance!!

Absolutely around at 7am.

I would assume the % of man made fires caused by Arson is pretty darn low though.

The problem with averages is that a large number of high or low value properties can skew the figures either way.

Absolutely.

I think real estate investing is absolutely the way to go thanks to the cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits!