It definitely won’t hurt our local market.

I'm a local real estate broker, investor, and manager (100+ rentals, mostly Airbnb/STR and multifamily).House hacking is a tried-and-true method and in Sacramento you can produce some meaningful income while enjoying the appreciation and tax benefits of owning real estate.

Why don't you join a local landlord association?

Being a part of the local REIAs in both towns can help you understand more of what is going on.  

Their decision to expand into Ohio is not just a strategic move for the company but a significant boon for the local economy.

However, especially if the investor is buying in an area they are not familiar with, they probably will not know the nuances of the local area. 

Since you're open to markets beyond NYC, you might want to connect with local investor meetups or REI groups in those areas to build relationships with agents, wholesalers, and lenders who understand the nuances of each market.If you're looking to break out of analysis paralysis, maybe start by narrowing down one or two target markets and running numbers on actual deals.

Hi Daniel, Columbus GA has properties much lower in price than the metro Atlanta area, you should do fine to learn your local market.

But they are usually a bit expensive I believe.I would also go to your local REIA and ask around there.

I moved to a new state and was curious to see if I should open a new LLC for a new state and if anyone had reccomendations other than a local attorneys office to create one.