For context, I am working on a passive investing platform with no cash-flow and emphasis on equity growth.

That will give you income to invest.

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Investment Info:Single-family residence other investment.

I used to invest in Cleveland, and I can only share horror stories.

If you were to lay out your 1 - 3 year goals, what type of investments are you looking to start with and where do you see yourself in 3-4 years? 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

In other words if they are all acceptable places from an investing point of view, change your perspective and look at the other things they have to offer. 

Rents continue to climb as well but likely not enough to keep up with increasing monthly mortgage payments when considering interest rates and soaring property values.There are 2 main schools of thought when considering investing in an expensive market like Long Island.- Robert Kiyosaki, Grant Cardone, and similar thinkers believe its best to invest in markets with higher cashflow while renting where you want to live.

Why don't you share a bit more about where you are in the process, what you know about investing in real estate, what your goals are - short and long-term, and tell us a bit more about why you are asking your question here on BP?