While the real estate market usually slows down this time of year, we are seeing a lot of buyers taking advantage of homes that have been sitting on the market longer.

AirDNA – This is my go-to for market research.

The market in Scottsdale is cheaper than the Seattle market to buy, however, the rental market is a bit higher, so we would likely be renting for around $6k-$7k/mo. 

Rental market is pretty strong, there are a lot of good economic drivers.

Our elected leaders have the unique opportunity to not only help small businesses, keep industries working, combat inflationary pressures in the housing markets and at the same time make housing more affordable for millions of Americans.Several factors contribute to the tight housing market, each influencing the others in a cycle of cause and effect.

It seems most off market deals I've found have been from larger acquisition groups.  

Thus more marketable.  

RE isn't the stock market. 

Since you're open to markets beyond NYC, you might want to connect with local investor meetups or REI groups in those areas to build relationships with agents, wholesalers, and lenders who understand the nuances of each market.If you're looking to break out of analysis paralysis, maybe start by narrowing down one or two target markets and running numbers on actual deals.

TBH ink of all the large builders who could take advantage of this as well as people buying homes and being fraudulent with saying they are owner occupied.I am not a fan if tinkering with the real estate market, let it take its natural course which is slow moving but like anything it always moves to a normi also don't view it as interest rate jail I view it as interest rate heaven because those who have the low rates are in utopia compared to others and they don't want to leave a good thing.