If you are located in upstate New York, the best place to start out is in upstate New York.  

Firstly, it often generates higher rental income compared to long-term leases, particularly in desirable locations or during peak seasons.

You could start with your agent or a local agent who supports investors and could have contacts to refer to you.Lastly, you could consider negotiating with a local PM to take on a hybrid approach to management.  

Lower the qualifications.Real estate is extremely local.

(Available time, money, income, family situation, credit availability, time horizon, real estate market location and phase, medical situation, etc etc.)

Investment Info:Townhouse fix & flip investment. 217 W 131st St, New York, NY 10027, is a historic townhouse located in the vibrant Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan.

Renting the PropertyIf your parents rent out the home, they have multiple income-generating opportunities: Renting As-Is: A 4-bed/2.5-bath home in a desirable area could command a high rental rate, likely around $2,500–$3,500/month, depending on local market conditions.

(In case the local government decides they don’t want the mobile homes there any longer.)

We get granite for around $40/ft installed from a local shop. 

I will be doing my own research on local laws & regulations, but want to do this 100% by the books.