I suggest finding a CPA that also has rental properties and keep educating yourself with taxes.

I'd suggest shopping around.

I'd have suggested a down payment assistance program for your first purchase.

There may some merits to investing upstate/western NY, but I would suggest doing some serious homework into eviction timelines, annual rent % increases, etc. 

There’s a lot of great suggestions in this post.

She said mine broke and someone suggested replacing it, so she did, with another used one. 

My coach suggested (and I implemented) a "must do tracker"....it's a color coded spreadsheet (I like to print multiple copies and keep them on a clipboard to stay in my sight/top of mind). 

I’d suggest reaching out to some local agents in the area.

Any suggestions?   

•Consider testing the rental market by listing it 60 days before you plan to move.I’d suggest pulling rental comps on Rentometer, Zillow, and MLS (if available) to get a clearer picture of demand.