Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing, vacation rentals, or military housing.

It's a very unique market, quite different than any other market I've ever invested or brokered in.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

There is also an area in Rochester called the "south wedge" which you could find a decent property for around 50k but again I recommend really figuring out the best small niches in each area of the city.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

My background and situation makes things a bit unique when it comes to posts like this, so please read on and pass on to me whatever insight, caution, or advice you have!

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

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