I got mine as I was already working in commercial real estate and wanted to elevate my career working for large institutional real estate funds.

Many are relocating to suburbs for some green space and escape from crowded elevators etc.

That said, making that first step is also quite challenging, especially if you're based in LI and prices tend to be elevated near a metro area like NYC.

This means a rental unit that:o Is secure, with doors and windows that can be lockedo Has working plumbing, hot water, heating, and at least one smoke detectoro Has functioning electricity without unsafe wiring or outlets.Your landlord must tell you about any known lead-based paint or hazards.Your landlord must keep any common areas and elevators in clean, usable condition.You have the right to basic privacy in your home.

Fliping has different risks than owning a nice middle-class rental and are diff. from a running an AirBnb, etc.In my humble opinion, I believe that we, the community of investors, have elevated the LLC onto a pedestal as if this is the best thing in life.LLC fits very well with some scenarios but not all.  

What is your elevator pitch for someone to help you?

also what i read from fema that the only reason why they determine base flood elevation of where its at is due to water not able to flow through walls of garage. 

REI has taught me valuable skills and elevated my relationship with my younger brother.

You may not have enough in the budget to pay for a full time maintenance guy and a PM company can actually save you money by handling building management and keeping full time employees off of your payroll.There are some complications with bigger buildings like massive, complex boiler systems and elevators on occasion but, the analysis and operations are similar. 

Even with the increased spending and decline in incomes, the savings rate remained elevated in May at 23.2%.