The Upper East Side is a fantastic area, and your budget gives you great options to consider.

I’m currently in the research phase for obtaining my first property, and I am looking to gain insight on market trends, investment strategies, and project management.

Title might be confusing, I'm asking for help or input on what other people have found success doing, not claiming to have any sort of sound strategy myself!!

Most fail pursuing the smaller asset strategy because they they lack the organization skills noted above but also because they do not understand the asset class in which they invest.

I personally don't like a HELOC unless it's for short term costs that will have an easy exit strategy - ie: a BRRRR - use a HELOC for the rehab, then refinance and pay off the HELOC.

I just reveled at a companys lead strategy that lead from the website directly to whatsapp.

I learned this strategy from one of my clients.

Work on your credit, and look for a deal that works on any exit strategy.

Even when we manage to reach a working voicemail,owners often assume we are just another "we buy land" serviceoffering far below market value.Given thesechallenges, we are eager to learn the most effective strategies for locatingpotential sellers and establishing a professional, trustworthy connection thatencourages serious consideration of our offers.Telephone/voicemail is informal, hence casual, hence “we aren’t putting much effort into this.”

I would advise picking one of those strategies and rolling with it.