However, I believe this should have been a local choice not mandated at the state level. 

It’s not the dream either but it broadens your investment choices considerably.

@Shriram Sharma I'm curious to  know how you narrowed your choice down to these markets and what your criteria is.

If you've been doing all the things you say you have you should have built investor masterminds (for free) with local investors doing the same thing where you can workshop ideas or choices.

Is Cobleskill, NY a Smart place to invest in a home to rent out as an investment property and also are bank owned reall estate a smart idea? Does it matter if its bank owned or owned by an investor

Keep in mind that I am not a video editor by trade.

If the buyer is using a lender you don't know and regularly work with, be sure to check all the details of the proposed buydown and compare it to ones 4.Owner FinancingA willing seller may be able to keep their selling price intact by offering financing to a buyer.Opportunities"This may be the right choice for a seller who needs to sell as soon as possible for the best possible price.

Top choice for is MSHB - fantastic Turnkey and they have lots of experience with overseas buyers. 

@Daniel Hyman, yea, I thought about that and may be a good choice. 

You have shot yourself in the foot here and really don't have a choice, hopefully the tenant will allow you to install flooring wile they are living there by moving their stuff from room to room as the install progresses.