Word of mouth and some light marketing goes a long way in a supply constrained market.  

Marketing is all about message resonance.

My market is similar to what you are describing and I too see signs of a suckers rally and reminds me of 2004-2006.

Whoever gives me the most business and has an excellent close record will first be presented with off-market opportunities. 

Instead of jumping into an expensive Long Island market with negative cash flow, consider investing in a Texas market like San Antonio, Houston, or DFW suburbs—these areas offer strong rental demand, lower property taxes than NY, and better cash flow potential.

I have great credit but limited capital.

Quote from @Nicole Laba: I work with investors in Chicago who are actively buying off-market properties, and Ive noticed that everyone has a different approach when it comes to sourcing deals.

Market insights and understanding the rental rates in the neighborhood.

One thing I’ve always done is focus on the 75th percentile of the rent estimates, as my properties tend to fall into that range (very nice, but small with no amenities).While I think there will always be some manual research involved, the current platforms lack key functionality that could be easily implemented with the available market data and technology.1.Quality Metrics:•Filter comps to match the quality of your rentals.

Does the market there pick up more in the spring as other markets do?