Is there a reliable source other than agents who can speak to the strength of the rental market?

Can anyone tell me what is the most reliable price index used?

I have no doubt I could work twice as hard and find a better price on this or that but also know that the pains and potential problems that would come with vetting and working with a collection of new vendors that may or may not be reliable or do good work are not worth it to me. 

I am also looking for a reliable Property Management company and would appreciate any recommendations.

Hi there, I'm renovating a farmhouse into an AirBNB rental and need a contractor to coordinate painting, plumbing and electrical. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

upstate ny, livingston...

Best place to start is a location where you are able to establish a reliable network (That usually is in your own backyard) That network should include other investors, real estate agent, lawyer, contractors, handymen, mortgage broker(s),inspectors,....  

On one side of the coin you don't want to over-leverage yourself, however I don't disagree with your spending a little more to get into an A neighborhood with higher rents and more reliable tenants. 

Kovacs IIIHi Lawrence,A Good Karma Goal deserves a Good Karma Answer, so here it is.Don't jump into the water without knowing how to swim.Since your goal is to make either bundles of money in chunks or a steady reliable yearly income you need to decide which one is "Your Best Bet" for achieving it.

Get a reliable QI to help you with your transaction.

@taneesha p.We need all of your analysis to provide reliable guidance.