I’m a New York City native, but purchasing any type of real estate in this area is not realistic for me. 

After seeing my brother's success with flix and flip in the bay area over the last 4 years, I decided to explore the same in New York.

Understanding that you're in New York and the laws are leaned to be tenant friendly, I would still say this is the best way to go about it as a new investor.

My names Charles Aiello, upstate New York resident (Rochester NY).

We are in upstate New York.

California, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, New York are all MUCH worse for landlords!

https://www.parealtors.org/blog/pennsylvania-population-chan...Pennsylvania is the fifth largest state after California, New York, Texas and Florida. 

Last property I bought had 8-9 offers.New York has a lot of downpayment assistance grants and loans. 

My initial interest in out-of-state investing stems from the high cost of multifamily properties in New York and the state’s renter-friendly laws.

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.