The tech and manufacturing sectors have grown by 15% and 12% respectively, complementing the hospitality and medical industries. 

Also, if you are open to other asset classes, you might take a look at small commercial spaces in some of the outlying communities as well as light industrial spaces that need some TLC. 

Other winter weather states I like: Colorado, Utah, Idaho (research this one, many Californians moved there and drove up values, not sure what industries are there to support economic growth).I would be cautious about doing a BRRRR from another country.

Midwest REI is meeting this Thursday from 5:30-7:30 at Industry Brewing in Peoria.  

Have you ever considered using your skills and industry knowledge to start your own fix and flip projects?

Have you ever considered using your skills and industry knowledge to start your own fix and flip projects?

I'm here to be an asset to the local REI industry. 

Surely the mighty NY real estate industry has stakeholders with deep pockets and an army of attorneys to work on this thing, no?

Like anything when you hire a professional and thats all they do, they will be able to provide more insite in to bookkeeping and your industry that the ROI is way more than what you are paying them.  

Attend local REI networking groups and meetups and connect with people in the industry.