NYC market is very competitive and prices are high... but you can still find deals. we buy most of our properties in the Bronx. under market value for rent or fix and flip. feel free to contact me if you need any help.

Also keep in mind, you must be competitive.

Preferably, I like to buy because this takes out competition, greatercontrol over pricing, and hopefully they have some land to expand on.

Getting a property that is unique and stands out from its other STR competition is key.

I can understand Zero offers, but no showings would cause me to be taking a hard look at the properties local competition and see what the disconnect is.

If something has been sitting on the market for awhile - take that to your advantage to negotiate a lower purchase price / better terms.Cold call if you want to find deals directly and weed out competition. 

For months everyone was complaining about the competition of having to fight for properties against so many other bidders, and how quickly deals were turning so they didn't even have a chance to take a stab at it.

As long as it is competitive in the market and an attractive property, there is no reason to make any other changes.

Being not the most "handy" person in the world and not feeling quite ready for a BRRR strategy just yet, a newer construction such as the one in Ashland City I'm looking at seems like a perfect way to get started househacking, at a fair price and in way less competitive market. 

Easier to do in multiple states as you don't have to worry about taxes, etc.You only sell on price when you have nothing else to offer, so what are you going to offer to differentiate yourself from competition?