As far as using sweat equity to add value, what's your background or some specific skills you'd be able to help people with in the real estate industry?

Suburban markets outside of NYC like Long Island and Westchester continue to see price growth and high demand.That said, NYC's median sale price is about double the national average so speaking with a lender is recommended at this early stage.

My parents have 40+ years in SFH rentals and have done quite well for themselves and have educated my sister and I quite a bit about the industry. 

For example, Pittsburg during its Steel industry boom era and Detroit from it's peak auto industry era, properties would have grown value YoY mostly.

@Usman Khan Yes, you can apply the short-term rental tax loophole to the STR units (80%) in your triplex if you meet the material participation requirements and have average stays of less than 7 days.

What is the average cost per foot to do those items, mainly the electrical, plumbing as well as all new sheetrock. 

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

The national average for occupancy has fallen to 87% (2023).

The lawsuit is so large that it includes the brokerage and some accounting firm, and some some very big name in the industry.

The average home price in PCP is on the lower end.