Depending on the lender's protocols, either traditional or virtual appraisal methods may be employed.

I'm eager to hear about any unconventional methods or creative approaches that could enable me to invest in real estate despite my limitations.Additionally, I'm working on expanding my skill set by taking online courses in game development and gaining experience in website design and app development.

I followed a very similar approach as well and I must say that this method works not only for your first property, but for the future portfolio.

Find your local comps and use @Luke Carl 's Enemy Method. 

These places will be more expensive, for a reason.Now I do think that there is some opportunity in certain areas of upstate NY for short term rentals, however upstate NY is not a well established travel destination so your occupancy will probably be low and highly seasonal but this method is viable.

My long term goals are to own LTR’s and use the BRRR method.

@Gregory Jerome It’s no longer legal to do a “dry” closing.....no funds from the B buyer, using the C buyer’s money to first the AB transaction, then the BC transaction. 

I am not currently house hacking, but this allows me to rent the home for a profit when we move out in 6 months, which would be impossible if I took out a new loan to purchase.I have blog post on this topic if anyone wants a little more of a deep dive into the powerful strategy of combining these two methods!

Are you looking for a turnkey property that's ready to rent out immediately, or are you interested in a property that needs work, where you can add value and potentially utilize the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method?

Are the two stairs of the same height, the basement may have been designed in a normal method which would mean not totally waterproof.