waiting and saving capital to purchase when the markets better?  

FYI August is a slow time for the NYC market.

Each market has its own unique laws and regulations. 

@Marcus Auerbach I have seen marketed a closed-cell padding for basements desired to reject moisture associated with that space.

Additionally, you’ll build equity and can leverage that for future investments.Flipping: On the other hand, flipping can provide quicker returns, but it’s generally more hands-on and carries more risk, especially in uncertain markets.

But in today's market, with prices at very high levels, it is hard to cash flow at 100% financing.

I haven't explored the market yet for that product.  

I sold my house a long time ago in a bad market in 3 days because I had built a shower to die for.

BP will help you find Capital Market type hard money lenders.

Any decent marketer would know this yet I don;t see videos of their skills at least they are not easy to find."