I know that I cannot obtain liens/deeds in NY as a single investor so I'm looking to explore the NJ market.

Hi everyone,I'm from Israel and would like to start investing in US single family homes.From what I understand, after preliminary research, is that the "lease option" strategy can be a good way to start.Also I'm thinking about Buffalo, NY as the location to focus on (at least at the beginning) as it has a relatively low price-to-rent ratio and frequently flying there from Israel would probably be easier than to farther states.I'd love to hear your advice on:- what should be my first steps as a foreign investor?

Last night he checked on the house and walked into a disaster...With the cold weather conditions we have had in NY, a faulty coil in the furnace, a pipe burst in the attic.  

@Antonio Artusa I feel you being in NY as well but you have to start thinking outside the box to get that first deal.

It opens a lot of doors and the class will teach you a lot about the rules and regulations for NY.  As

and would like to start interviewing some contractors for my project, in Buffalo NY. A

@Carolyn Sawyer leases longer than month to month only benefit the tenant. the tenant will leave when it suits them best regardless of your lease agreement. as mentioned, leases don't hold up in court very well. nonetheless, the last thing I would ever want is a tenant "stuck" in my rental when they don't want to be there. that will only lead to damages and neglect. as a result, I would let them go without penalty and wish them nothing but success and happiness with their new home. do not take their deposit for unpaid rent, that is illegal here in NY as well as most other places as well.

Hey @Cedric Emmanuel and @William Pesce I'm from NY as well.

.- As mentioned, AirBnB is an ongoing battle in NY. As

REI in Rochester NY as been very good to me.