That style of learning and introduction to true industry catches my attention as having someone in the space that understands the space to bounce things off of and learn from seems to be the ideal way.I have through a handful of the webinars and follow up calls with different companies and they all basically pitch similar ideas and strategies.

New blood in the forum is always exciting.. what's your top strategy for finding hidden deals?

I don't believe "waiting it out" is an effective strategy.

@Simon HorowitzNavigating the New York real estate market can be challenging, but with a focused strategy and strong networking, you can make significant progress.

You can only sell it to landlords using the rent by room strategy.

2.Are there strategies to reduce the required down payment or secure better mortgage terms?

As I approach my move out strategy where I will be converting my upper unit into a STR, I often think of guest interaction amongst the two units.

If transferring the property to an LLC, be mindful of the due-on-sale clause, and note that an LLC itself does not offer tax savings unless electing S-Corp status, which is rare for rentals.To maximize tax benefits, consider cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and short-term rental (STR) strategies, which could allow you to offset W-2 income if structured properly.

But presuming you are talking about doing the above, this is a high risk strategy.

If not, I would advise researching this strategy.