Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

@Max Briggs I would recommend checking out the landlord resources tab on BiggerPockets.  

I suggest before that, get heavily networked into your target market. namely with the older investors.

You’ll find a ton of resources here.

Unless I'm mistaken, the contract between owner/landlord and PadSplit doesn't have a defined monthly rent but a target/goal of monthly income (so it's hard to use that as lease).

They often offer updated owner records, pre-foreclosure data, and more targeted lists for specific markets.

Looking forward to receiving direction and insight from a vast and amazing resource.

Does anyone have one they are willing to share or know of a good resource? 

Since you're open to markets beyond NYC, you might want to connect with local investor meetups or REI groups in those areas to build relationships with agents, wholesalers, and lenders who understand the nuances of each market.If you're looking to break out of analysis paralysis, maybe start by narrowing down one or two target markets and running numbers on actual deals.