Also, after searching for GSMLS for a while now and reading bigger pockets i have narrowed down  to the following areas ( i know some of the areas below are virtually impssible to find a good deal in, but i am looking just the same), would you recommend me to stay away from any of these areas below?

I have done thousands of deals during my 30 years in real estate (in New York state as well) and I know very successful wholesalers, who live in Manhattan and wholesale virtually (nationwide.)Good luck!

There are companies out there that would pay top dollar for solid leads so I would start with the nationwide companies who have offices virtually everywhere.

Rental comps are an art, not a science.

Thank you,Art

Just as a penny stock can be delisted and become unmarketable and virtually worthless, your $50K duplex can become unmarketable, uninsurable, in-underwritable and completely undesirable. 

I'm glad to be a part of the BiggerPockets family in Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas as well as the total virtual community. 

Thank you,Art

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