Not trying to sound happy at others misfortune, just stating a data point to get the conversation started.

@Patrick MurtaghThe Connecticut Gold Coast has lower entry points into RE than the NY Metro, and there's the MTA line that takes you into NYC.

The low purchase price, rehab cost, and relatively low barrier to entry for a first-time BRRRR.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

And it looks like we are heading into another unseasonably hot fall as ultra-low mortgage rates and employers’ remote-work policies mean Americans are still on the move.”Key housing market takeaways for 400+ U.S. metro areas:Unless otherwise noted, the data in this report covers the four-week period ending September 19.

That way if you need to go visit the property it’s not a huge hassle and since it’s nearby you can compare it to the market you live in and pull in some very relevant data into your analysis. 

Hey Guys, 
I'm practicing doing comps on my own property right now, but I noticed there is only one comparable property (3 bed, 2 bath duplex) near mine. Where do I go from here?? There are plenty of 4 bed 2 baths an...

Here's the data you're looking for click the link . "1 month inventory" means homes are selling at a rate such that if no new homes are added to the market, we will have 0 homes available or 0 inventory in 1 month.

I then use this data to see what price range others are charging as well as more importantly what has moved.  

There is also a ton of good data on the census site and the bureau of labor statistics.

Being from California, there is quite a high barrier of entry when it comes to costs.