I had also researched some markets in NY as well and maybe had been looking in the wrong neighborhoods.

All it means is a check written to me and signed is good on the date it's given to me, regardless of date of check, and I can legally deposit it.At least, that's the law in NY as explained to me.The way the nuns explain it to me, if I really want to get checks monthly, and if I believe post dated checks are illegal, then I'm welcome to call and follow up their account payable department monthly, and dun them for payment, and then late fees.

In Upstate NY, as mentioned, we are dealing with the same overreaches.I, personally, am not having problems with rents coming in right now. 

I looking to get into a house hacking deal in ny. As

I looking to get into a house hacking deal in ny. As

I also wanted to invest fairly local and do the work myself.For me that area has been one of several small cities in the southern tier of NY. A

This allows the young professional community to live in Philly and easily commute to NY, a phenomenon that is already happening.

I am a new investor focusing in / around Albany NY as well and just bought my first (single family).  

I’m 31 and just started my REI business in the Hudson valley NY. A

Hey Bruce,I'm in NY as well, on Long Island, and invest in and around Huntsville, Alabama.