Otherwise it might be better to look at bordering counties, such as Madison, Henderson, Haywood, etc.

Since you are in the country, you will want to contact the county administrator.

Here you go -https://www.albanycountyny.gov/government/county-clerk/servi... 

Google your "county" housing authority.

Clair County).

Louis County.

I am based out of Westchester County, NY, looking to invest in multifamily properties.  

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

Louis County area.

I've helped several investors flip homes in the last couple years in both counties.