But it would be wise to listen to what he wants, because you should always want to know what your customers desire.

No real weight to either. 

In reality you should probably start with lower risk properties and go into higher risk ones if/when you feel the desire after you've got your bearings in the biz.

The biggest challenge I found was finding a property in a desirable location for both myself, LTR, and STR as well as a layout that allowed this.

An 1800 sqft home could be a great option again, especially if it’s in a desirable area with good schools.

Projecting the growth and thus desirability and central location near the local market prime drivers is an important consideration.  

If you desire good service and clear communication, definitely take note of their reviews and the way they communicate.

My philosophy will likely be to target lesser desired areas that are still an easy commute to the Clay area which 481 goes through. 

It is becoming extremely unsightly as they continue to build and will eventually bring tourism/desirability down (in my opinion).  

Landlords/owners feel their rental apartment will be vacant for longer while others prefer to wait until more inventory arises in the warmer months.Astoria RentalsWhile New York City’s metro area as a whole, especially desirable areas like Astoria, is not considered to be a ‘cashflow’ market, there is upside to purchasing rental properties here.Median rent prices have risen from 2022-2024 as follows:Studio rents up 30%1-bedroom rents up 19%2-bedroom rents up 18.5%3-bedroom rents up 21%* While 4+ bedroom rents have increased as well, the findings are insignificant due to limited data/inventory for this apartment type.