-- Right now I'm interested in class A/B suburban markets outside of NYC.NY can potentially be a good fit for your goal of building equity.According to Zillow, San Diego is the only major metro area with property value growth higher than NY since last year.

After completing the repairs, I expect that 75-80% of the renewed property value will be close to my purchase price, and my goal is simply to recoup the down payment.

It's important to identify your investment goals first.

If it's getting tight or not meeting my ROI goals, selling to redeploy capital can make sense.

You've got to identify the resources you need to achieve the goal before you can determine the platform offering those resources.  

Ohio offers great markets depending on your goals.

My goal is to have positive cash flow and do LTR.

My ultimate goal is to own and operate a portfolio full time. 

Have you established your overall goals yet?

Instead, focus on attracting the right folks who align with your investment goals.