In this case, get familiar with NYS landlord/tenant law or find someone who is. 

They either don't understand your laws or they don't have good policies in place.

If you have your properties LLCs, by law you have to have an attorney.

depending on how backed up the county is it can e take a few months for court date. in essex county it took my mother in law about 8 months or so for the full process. she had an attorney, not sure if that sped anything up

You are competing with local investors.

The window for application won't open until what's now a draft proposal becomes law.

Only text if they’ve opted in.Don’t Overdo It: Keep it respectful don’t flood them with texts.Follow the Law: Make sure you're following the TCPA and any local rules to avoid fines.Basically, get their okay first and always make it easy for them to stop hearing from you!

ROI can vary, but some parking lots have great returns with minimal upkeep—just be sure to research zoning laws, demand, and operational costs before diving in.Good luck with your decision, and feel free to reach out if you want to chat more about any of these options!

Kyle  My father-in-law did this by creating a portfolio that is primarily debt-free single-family rentals in the city he lives in.

This will help guide your decision opposed to investing somewhere for a novel reason.for example for me it was cash flow, price to rent ratio, land lord tenant laws and availability of multi-families(Just to name a few).