@Chris Rich Thanks you

While you won’t get rich doing this it could be a good fit to have supplemental income to purchase your first few deals.

Rich,  Great question. 

Let's not forget about Syracuse, NY (but just from an investment perspective).Syracuse, a prominent city in New York, offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and education, highlighted by institutions like Syracuse University.

You're just another rich guy from out of town until you get to know them and hopefully establish some sort of a friendship or good working relationship. 

Even if you're not making much profit at the start because you're investing in a better area, it should work out fine.If you're losing $100-200 per month but have a stable job, you should be okay.Most people get rich with real estate through property value appreciation rather than cashflow.If you're comfortable living with roommates, you can purchase a house in a good area you like and rent out spare rooms.

Do you want to be rich or successful? 

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

A wise investor will not try to get rich quick with shortcuts.

But neither are the people selling you that you can get rich quick using other people's money i.e.