Conversely, if you're interested in short-term rentals, I recommend using tools like AirDNA to identify markets with high potential, based on the market score of the surrounding region.Additionally, understanding your financing options is crucial.

There are a lot of real estate meetups/groups that you can find happening in NYC and surrounding areas with a quick google search - I actually host a small one every month as well you're welcome to attend to network with folks. 

How safe/what grade would you assign to Academy, Kingsway West, and the surrounding neighborhoods?

Granted the ordinance was enacted and repealed in the past 60 days, we're all just kind of waiting for the new ordinance that continues to place financial responsibility for repairing infrastructure on homeowners.  

Does Tampa and surrounding areas have the same rules?

@Rahel Ketema - Like @John Warren mentioned you likely wouldn't have demo the whole ceiling to install ductwork typically we'd just have to build out soffits to surround the ductwork around a pre-existing wall running down the center or side of the house depending on the layout.A lot of your situation depends on the layout of your units and available space. 

Indianapolis and its surrounding suburbs offer affordable property prices, a growing job market, and a steady influx of renters.

I am now looking for advice on how to structure my bank accounts to properly separate my personal expenses from any expenses surrounding my house hack.

I'm 31 I never met one person who moved to Lehigh acres under 50 years old. no jobs, infrastructure, commercial, etc and no utilities either. just a land play that a developer made millions on in the past 

Which many real estate experts claim is the best time for investors to buy and hold onto until the market rebounds.With the Panama Canal reporting record income and numerous infrastructure projects in the works (like a 2nd Metro Subway line in Panama City) along with highways and the main airport expansion; the market should rebound in a year or two.