Also, REITs are correlated with the stock market and with the RE market.

Quote from @Chantel Holsather: I am always an advocate if you can fix up a property to make it more marketable, that is really the way to go.

We have no interest in contact data gathering, as that space has been well developed. 

It's also helpful to consult a local real estate agent to understand market trends, including demand, vacancy rates, and rental growth patterns.

Purchase price: $107,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Sale price: $280,000 Sourced an off market fix & flip deal in the western suburbs of Atlanta near an area where I knew an Amazon facility was being constructed and buyer demand would pick up.

Are you looking in other markets outside of NY? 

-With my current role in my career and trajectory, I will be able to make the move out of midland in 1-2 years, so I would love the ability to leave and not worry about my home sitting on the market when we are trying to buy a home in Austin.Those are some of my thoughts and I would love to understand the reasoning for/ against this.

-Finding off-market deals and securing financing with limited capital.

Is there a local developer/builder who might be interested in the whole package?

In this market, with interest rates and prices at where they are, they're usually not viable (i.e. don't cash flow).