They are free and they want to know when there are problems that affect the people of the state.

@James Anderson, as a licensed real estate agent, it's pretty straightforward, and I assume my take will be similar to that of other agents. 

Since you're open to markets beyond NYC, you might want to connect with local investor meetups or REI groups in those areas to build relationships with agents, wholesalers, and lenders who understand the nuances of each market.If you're looking to break out of analysis paralysis, maybe start by narrowing down one or two target markets and running numbers on actual deals.

Most can do it for the cost of the initial service call, if not it usually would be a slightly more charge.  

Try looking into cities in with stable economies, strong renter populations, and where housing is below the US median value.

Here in South Florida, on the Treasure Coast, we have a Real Estate Investor Association and the networking is great.

If your goal is to have a cash flowing portfolio of rentals. 

It's okay if some por- tions of ceiling are below this level, but at least 50% of the ceiling needs to be a minimum of 7 ft. in height.

Utah County has the best new construction options in the state when it comes to real estate investing.I own properties in Utah, Salt Lake, Wasatch, Sanpete, Millard, and Sevier counties.

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