Hi all,I have a single family home I purchased in June 2021 for 200k.Aside from cleaning up the yard, painting, and new water heater there have been no improvements.I recently got a letter that my taxes are going up as they believe the property to be worth 225k as of June 2022. 

Hi All, im new to biggerPockets and currently in the process of research in hopes to purchase my first rental in Scranton or surrounding area.

In a few months I will be looking to purchase land between 5 to 15 acres.

We’re also thinking about a STR somewhere.We were able to start here in CA by purchasing a duplex where we live in one half and are now adding onto the property.

I'd say it depends on what you specifically want to do in real estate. 

I would recommend you either purchase a single family residence (SFR) and rent it out. 

Here are some specific questions i have:1. are there certain locations where revenues may be impacted by seasonal weather changes, like for example heavy rainfall for 1 out of 3-4 months will drop revenue significantly, or excessive heat/cold for seasons will bring significantly less customers?

Presently living in NYC -- looking to purchase my first RE property in Fairfield county, CT in 2025.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Specifically I am having a hard time figuring out the background check and finger printing I need in order to submit my application.