Rochester has a lot more in common with Buffalo than, say, Troy or the Hudson Valley.If we're getting that specific, there are a few more areas to consider.AdirondaksNorth Country - Watertown, Potsdam, etc.Long Island (very different than NYC)The Finger LakesWith that many regions, I think it's better to just use city names rather than regions.

These are all things you need to do some homework on and figure out.In terms of BRR and flipping.Flipping makes you more money now.But BRR gives you the opportunity to invest, recoup your investment, have heavy depreciation tax write offs & build a portfolio which PAYS YOU IN YOUR SLEEP.You only have so much time to work, but the need for housing will consistently increase as our population is outpacing or supply of housing year after year.

To add: you have a historically strong and consistent tourism presence, limited land/STR allowable areas, highly liquid property compared to selling a cabin in the woods, all 9 classes of visitors in the STR sector, and appreciation.  

The only thing that’s consistent is that a HUGE percentage of people (99%?)

Or sad maybe....And it should be noted that 'we' are not @Jonathan Greene s buddies/friends/etc, never met the guy, but he gives solid advice continually/consistently and I respect that, most people don't realize how difficult that is...and valuable for those that take it as it is given.I have experienced the posters who ask for advice, and then when presented with the 'correct answer' (by multi-decades experts) start to argue and call names....happens all the time.

Appreciation has been more consistent (and much more remunerative overall) for me than cash flow.  3.

I consistently see people with $10-$20k spend most of it on training and being told by these gurus they can make 30-50% returns with their eyes closers only to realize it will take 48 years to make back the cost of the training.

However, I haven't been consistent with the other hand soaps, dish soap, etc. used as no one has brought it up yet.

Techvestor is one of my clients, and I've worked with them consistently from infancy (Autumn 2021) to present.

It's nice to have lofty goals BUT you need consistent income and savings.