I’m in Syracuse NY area.

I am a hotel chief engineer that makes about $70-$80,000.

@Sean DUpdate NY’s next big hot spot is Syracuse.

I don't envision Syracuse RE value going sky high (usually this is only in larger cities like Manhattan or up and coming cities and waterfronts).Good luck. 

I have not used Rocket Mortgage before, but I would think an online lender would not be the best place to find a loan in your situation.I have had a great experience with Empower FCU in Syracuse as my bank, and plan to use them in Buffalo on my first duplex.If you would like to connect once this whole coronavirus quarantine is over, I would be happy to.

The chief economist quoted in this article says that Columbus continues to remain one of the strongest housing markets because of its population and job growth along with its affordability, and adds that, “Columbus homes may seem expensive for people living here, but it’s very affordable compared to other markets...”As a resident and investor, I found this article extremely encouraging, and if you are a RE professional in any capacity within this market, or if you're considering jumping into the Columbus market, you should be encouraged too.

I’m currently looking for a maintenance person in the Syracuse, NY area.

Here in Vermont we can call he fire chief who can issue a violation and fine.

@Tonye Jack I used Micah Thomas with Chief Properties for my first investment in KC. 

The chief tax assessor in the Beaver County courthouse said that because it's not an arms length transaction and I'm transferring it essentially from me to me, that I could avoid transfer tax.