When running numbers, especially on small multis more western markets with direct access to NYC tend to be more favorable from the numbers stand point and many of these towns offer 30 minutes or less taking commuting lines.

I am still pretty new to the area but I am ready to jump in and start investing in multi-families in the Albany and surrounding areas. 

DSCR or Fannie/Freddie loans can go up to 75% on single family homes, multi family homes (2-4 unit) max at 70% if you stick with Fannie/Freddie.Other things to consider would be:Paying points for a lower rate vs higher rate with no pointsIf going DSCR - Prepayment penalty term (0-5 years)The lower the loan size ($200-250k and lower), you should consider paying up to 2 points and doing a 5 year prepayment penalty if going DSCR.

Either starting with a multi-unit or house hacking to mitigate the payment.

if you are worried about vacancy, then multi-family is what you should go for.

I actually have a wholesale oppurtunity on a multi-family Four-plex that I just promoted on the "Real Estate Classified" section of the Bigger Pockets website!

Therefore they can sit back and accept say $5000/month on a multi whereas me buying it, now I need full rent amount which is closer to $6800/month.

Most of the solid multi-family properties we find are gone in less than 24 hours and usually overpriced.

And as far as social media goes, there are more than 2.2 billion active users on the site every day.

Or maybe you finally want to purchase a multi-family complex / self-storage facility / car wash, etc.