there's only ONE thing you need to do right now: LASER FOCUS. it sounds like you have not yet lasered in on a strategy or a market. i would suggest lasering in on the strategy first that best suits your skills AND how you want your investing life to look, THEN selecting a market. i did the BP boot camp a few years ago and this was one of the big things they had us do in the beginning, so i'd bet that in ashley kehr's new book it walks you through the process of doing just that. until you nail those two things, i would advise against making any 'money moves.' and keep this in mind: you can be successful with ANY of the strategies, in almost ANY of the markets. it's just a matter of picking one, figuring out how to work it with your unique skills, and going ALL IN. :)

Looking at places like Albany, as @Kristen Hernandez says, is a pricey place, but your sister can be your boots on the ground?

Hello All! I am new Real Estate Investing, and looking for some encouragement. I have been playing it safe all my life and now with so many options, I struggle making a decision on which route to go. No money saved, 7...

Specifically, the viability of flipping and/or implementing the brrrr strategy.I have boots on the ground but not sure about the market conditions.Thanks in advance.   

I'd jump at the chance to manage a property in Maui but I would defer to a more experienced manager or someone who is boots on the ground in Maui.Most co-hosts charge between 15-25% of gross rents.

If anyone can provide me resources(cleaners/handyman/design) or I can get advice from boots on the ground on current market conditions that would be very helpful.

The issue I have with the meet-ups in person is I have not lived in the country for quite some time When I get boots on the ground so to speak I will definitely work on that.

I'm sure Wall Street is shaking in their boots over this so called legislation!!

boots on the ground; it (anecdotally) still seems pretty stable and doesn't seem to be slowing at all.

And then give them the boot when they can't abide.