Does anyone have any helpful tips or advice as I go through the process?

For instance, I created scripts to manage all inquiries, and started using apps to automate the initial screening process, so that instead of typing out a response every time someone texted me (a nightmare), it all became very automated.

Michelle,In the NYC market, i think our best search resource is Streeteasy, it's the most up to date and provides the most accurate historical sales data. 

The Zestimate tool is an automated algorithm that takes data from its surroundings. 

Banks often are known for having worse service, poor technology and processes.

Section 8 can be great, but you have to know the regulations and complications of each area and how that locality processes the applications and tenants.

You will need to go through your own application/licensing process from step one. 

I’m in the process of buying two vacant lots in FL.

An old Army friend of mine is looking to do a cash out ReFi and he is very new to the process. 

Hey Nick 👋 although I’m not an expert on both markets - based on your goal being appreciation another factor you may want to look at is migration trends.Redfin posts data on migration trends by city.