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Very quick to reply to all our questions and addressed our concerns in a timely manner.

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It insures all types of risks but does do a nice job with rentals in many markets

He is versed in all things REI and was even a guest speaker at the local REI meet-up a month or so ago about all the different options he can offer.

Quote from @Donald Aleshire: Thanks for all the detailed feedback all!

All the best to you during your last semester.Househacking is one of the most common routes for new investors in NY.For best returns, I'd recommend focusing on South and Southeast Queens, Central and Southeast Brooklyn, and the Bronx.There are parts of the suburbs (Westchester and Long Island) that have househack opportunities but the property taxes are higher and the commute time to NYC is longer.Abel

Above all, make sure you're cognizant of fair housing regulations...

You mean $100-120K “all in” or just purchase price?

How did you get the insurance so low - it works out to $1,253 per month for all properties.