Redfin  zillow etc can help  example https://www.redfin.com/state/New-York/housing-market

I’m reaching out as I’m looking to venture into the real estate investment world—something I’ve always wanted to do, and now I’m determined to take action.Last year, I found the perfect multi-family house, but it fell through at the last minute, leading me to jump into a single-family home.

But from our clients, we don't get pushback on this, as they wouldn't even have the opportunity to flip the house if we didn't source it for them.

If you can buy a house for that 100k cash it should cash flow enough for both of the properties.OR live well below your means and save $500 to 1000 or more per month.

I would nonetheless be the contact person and primary decision maker with property management and my brother would be largely silent as per his preference.

Invest their personal profits into real estate.3.

It's all people, find that person among people and they'll help you stack the bricks of your empire. 

One of the 2 houses in our property was used by previous owners as STR when we bought it. 

They generally have large portfolios allowing for in house maintenance and management staff along with a point person who is communicating with the local housing authority on a regular basis and has the ability to streamline operations. 

I started my first FHA house hack back in November 2023.