I feel that the potential is their if its in food retail or solid tenants not offices.

Headline (total) inflation for the past month was negative, -0.1%.Core inflation (total inflation minus food and energy) was up only 0.065%, so it gets rounded to 0.1% increase.

Maximize your W2 earnings, get a 2nd job, swallow your pride and live at home (if that's an option), don't spend a dime on anything if it is not food, housing, or transportation, and pile up money. 

Otherwise, you can use a source like Propstream or TitlePro247 from a you favorite local title company to research homes on the market with assumable loans. 

Rent                $2,600/month as MTR                           Vac (5%)         -$130                                                                                                  Main. (5%)     -$130                                                                                        Insurance  $97Cap Ex (10%) -$260                                                                                                Taxes $240Utilities           -$175                                NOI                 $1,905                                                                                            PITI+PMI= $3,846Net Income as HH (aka our cost per month)= $1,905 - $3,846 = -$1,941      My wife and I essentially split $1,941/month to live in our duplex in one of our favorite neighborhoods.So you may ask, "What about your ROI?!"

I understand the capital region, the Adirondack region, and Western New York (Rochester and Buffalo) have their strengths and weaknesses, but I'm going to focus on this central part of the state.Binghamton is my favorite investment market for a few reasons, but it's not for everyone.STRENGTHS-  low prices-  blue collar overall, meaning lots of resources for contractors-  growing university, consistently growing rents-  I expect to see an actual 10% cap rate here, higher if the property needs work-  compared to downstate, permitting, evictions, etc. are simple and quick-  no code compliance inspections required on existing multifamiliesWEAKNESSES-  no. natural. appreciation.

This is not my favorite option as most real estate agents wouldn't know how to handle the marketing of a property with a tenant currently in it. 2) Find an investor friendly agent who might already have buyers looking for that type of property.

Particularly be sure to include your goals for real estate investing so that folks can help you. 2) Follow your favorite forum topics and set up keyword alerts!

Hi everyone, thank you everyone for the pointers and the food for thought!

Particularly be sure to include your goals for real estate investing so that folks can help you. 2) Follow your favorite forum topics and set up keyword alerts!