Which means I will still need to finance about $400k for each property at about 9% rate (the rate is high because we'll using a commercial loan as we'll be purchasing the properties under an LLC).

I want to get started investing in rental properties where I live (NY) before I venture out of state but I have 2 major concerns about NY: tenant laws and high prices.

Will you be able to buy another property with the proceeds at the current high-interest rates and will it be profitable?

Location & Demand: Prime neighborhood with high tenant demand, no more than 2 weeks vacancy over 10 years.Strategic Positioning: Rented/sold at market's lower end with a 8-10% annual cap rate.

Is the supply still low and demand still high with the high interest rate?

There's so many catalysts for population and job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide Hospital, etc).

I have been doing some research but the market in the Seattle area appears to be a bit high for investing.

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I couldn't for sure say whether they are legit or not but I am highly skeptical.

I would highly recommend that.