Like you I plan to begin in multi families and commercial real estateA book I just finished that provided much information and resources is a book by Don Pebbles: Path to building real estate wealth. I

It's in a fairly wealthy suburban village and 5,000 sf total including the basement.

Like you, they’re attracted by the much lower cost of living but also the weather or the country’s beauty and culture and the proximity and easy access.

Solely based on my observation, the growth in Buffalo has been insane - advances in education, medicine, and overall culture. 

In my experience it is the culture that was instilled in you by your parents that counts. 

The kind that might ebb and flow in value but still build your wealth.  I

First step of accumulating wealth is having knowledge of what business you are going to. 

It's because they have the MEANS to support themselves should they lose their jobs, even for a prolonged period of time.Part of accepting a low CAP Rate (5% or below) on NYC Properties is to balance it out with Quality and consistent income stream.While I don't mind helping Tenants that are NOT WEALTHY....

Wealthy Barber by Dave Chilton. 

Landlords have a bad stigma in American culture.