Thank you @Mark Nolan for the tip.

Ray, thanks for the tips.

Thanks for the tips on Key Alerts as well.

thanks brandon. ill get on those asap. been reading on the analyze section. great tips for begginers on there. learning alot more than i have already

Bus tours are the shoeshine boys of real estate investment: "I knew it was time to sell when my shoeshine boy gave me a stock tip." - Joseph P.

Is there anybody from the NYC area familiar with either of these strategies that have any tips or tricks I need to know about this big apple?

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:How to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessHow to Start Investing In Real Estate at a Young AgeOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

I had considered doing what you did with the buy, occupy, fix, but I've got 2 small kids (under 5) so am moving at a slower pace in Shoreline.

Also something to consider is for this type of home 90% of the applicants were families with kids.

Thanks for the keyword tip Dan.Hi Dave, I like to have my properties no more than 10 minutes drive from my home.