Ignore seller finance for a second...Can you buy a house, put 20% down...yes.

We don't buy in warzones and we explicitly verify that the PM is experienced with Class C/D properties and tenants and Sec8.  

Buy in an area you want to live and renting to the people you want to rent to.

If not, ride out the 12 months with the hard money lender.People have to make good choices and not over extend themselves just for the sake of buying something they really can't afford or that doesn't make good cash flow.

I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

I need to update my deal profile but I moved here 2020 first buying a house hack and then slowly buying one rental a year until the last year and a half.

You'll also have to register any such LLC in the state where you buy properties.

It depends on where you want to live, income, personality, and other factors.You could buy a large home and rent out the individual rooms to cover expenses, but this comes with problems.

As someone new to NYC, I'd appreciate insights on:The current state of the UES market in this price rangeWhether buying makes financial sense for a 3-year timeline versus rentingThe pros and cons of co-ops versus condos in the neighborhoodI'm particularly interested in hearing from those with experience in the area, as I'm looking to make an informed decision.

I’ve heard about partnering with insurance companies for displaced families, working with military personnel in need of temporary housing, and possibly connecting with other organizations that require mid-term accommodations.I tried reaching out to GEICO about insurance-related housing needs, but they didn’t seem to have a clear process.Does anyone have experience with this niche?