Let's of NYC investors look at other cities in NY, Rochester, Buffalo, etc... they can drive to them to see them, and they know the state well enough to feel comfortable.Most of the rust belt cities in NY offer cash flow as well. 

It could include selling well below market value, giving a majority interest to your partner (like 51%).

All have performed well and rent easily.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Lower debt to income allowed as well for conventional. 

Quote from @Chase  I hope all is well!

I am a licensed agent in Kansas and Missouri as well as looking for my first investment.

As far as Lance Kawaoka's claim that the reason there wasn't much response to a post about checking on the quality of a large, well-known, super-markety sponsor is that members wouldn't want to declare that they are a high net worth individual just doesn't hold water.

Well, here goes nothing.

Well, yes, some properties may require complete work, but others may just need cosmetic things to bring them back on the market.