I am new to the real estate game.

New construction in a saturated market isn’t always the best play if you’re looking for steady returns.A place like Rochester has way better fundamentals—lower buy-in, strong rent-to-price ratios, and stable demand from universities, hospitals, and major employers.

Hey Eli, Great question on the 6% and it does play a factor into the cash flow.

You are very clearly leveling up your game quickly!

You might not cash flow right away, but even just offsetting what you were paying in rent while building equity, getting tax benefits, and learning how to be a landlord is a game changer.

There are to many variables in play.  

Is there any place on this website that that focuses on investors that got in the game late.

You need to remember that, hopefully, this is a long-term play for you, so work with a trusted STR designer (I have great recommendations), and spend the money upfront so you can be the most successful in your area.

Those are long plays for me.

Contacting rentals is a smart approach too, its all really a numbers game