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Even if one thinks market values will continue to increase over the next few years (I have my doubts), I would not invest in finishing a basement. 

Do you think the rising taxes might eventually become a bigger concern, or do you feel the benefits will continue to outweigh the costs? 

Make sure you’re buying in solid cities or neighborhoods that will continue to attract renters.

Being new to the area I have no clue where to start when it comes to finding a good builder, anyone have recommendations as I continue my research?

However the town is fighting it and half the town prefer it to stay an idyllic river getaway in the Western Catskills which I understand . 

REMINDER: Even when you make a deal with a non paying tenant to always continue the legal process in tandem.

So, in the North, best case you’re fighting an uphill battle with a lot of uncertainty.

Typing on a screen everyone is a big guy, when you get face to face it's never an actual fight.

I am thinking since I want to continue my real estate journey if I should buy a duplex and just live in it and rent the other half out as opposed to buying a single family. can a single family home that you live in be considered an investment at all?