@Jadan WilliamsIf I were in your shoes, I’d start by clearly defining my investment goals and identifying target markets with strong job growth, population increases, and development potential.

We’ve been actively investing in the Upstate NY region, and I’d love to share some insights about the local market, especially areas like Albany, Schenectady, and Troy/, which can offer great opportunities for investors.In terms of your budget and goals, there are definitely deals in Upstate NY, and with the right knowledge and strategy, it can be a very lucrative place to invest.

@Derick Jennings Without knowing more about your situation, I'd likely recommend a house hack, a strategy I wish I would have known about when I got started.

Their cost structures are significantly different from what new investors face today.Maybe I haven't yet reached the section that addresses different market conditions and interest rate environments, but I’d love to hear insights from those with more experience.

I'd say Turbo Tenant, and this is from the perspective of a someone who commonly speaks with owners who've recently placed or have been placing their own tenants  - the general lean seems to be towards Turbo Tenant.

In the future, I'd request a "soft pull" from a lender and provide them with your estimated credit score to get a rate quote.

These are fees separate from rent.. imagine them doing that across 100-200 properties it's wild. 

Only thing I'd say is that I've seen a slight tightening of the market as more people hear about the model.

I’d love to connect!

I also have a list of all the other local meetups that I'd be happy to share...The super power I've found over the last 5 years or so investing is FOCUS!