Branding and positioning is a favorite topic of mine, so feel free to DM me if you want to chat more.

I have owned 2 investment properties, but those where kind of accidental and hobbies rather than a business.

As long as you purchase at least as much as you sell you can defer all tax.So in your case why not do a 1031 and buy exactly what you're thinking of - get a single family value add (my favorite one of all time that I did was near you in Stamford on Shippan Point - great back story there), and get another MF property as well. 

Favorite material? 

We have a lot of hobbies, with lots of gear 😬 

So here are 60 ideas for spurring your real estate blogging efforts, and ensuring a great start to the New Year: Your local real estate market forecast for 2018Comment on how higher interest rates will impact local sellers, buyers, and investorsHow the economy will impact the real estate market this yearYour plans and new announcements for 2018A call for readers to join you on social media networksAnnounce a new email newsletter, and issue a call to sign upMarket statistics and updated dataThe attraction of homes as Valentine’s Day giftsHow to use real estate to minimize taxes ahead of April filing deadlineThe process of purchasing a homeThe process of selling a homeBest local restaurantsBest local coffee shopsBest local interior designers and furniture storesTop things to do in the areaUpcoming local eventsTop local Twitter accounts to followSmart home tech for homeowners to add to their propertiesTop property developments of 2018A recap of your best real estate blog posts of last yearA call for those seeking referrals to reach out to you, and vice versaContact information and local resources for those moving into the areaThe best rated, and top reviewed local moving companiesCoverage of celebrity real estate deals and listingsTips for negotiating the best home loan dealsTypes of real estate financing availableNew loan program launchesBest home improvements for adding valuePositive social impact your company is contributingHighlight local heroes and others doing good for the communityAnnounce a competitionPoll your Facebook followers and publish the resultsPoll your LinkedIn contacts and publish the resultsCover local Easter eventsOpen house announcementsAnnounce an award and nominate someone for it, or ask for nominationsHighlight new team additions or strategic partnershipsHighlight any press and media mentions you receiveResources for international buyers and investorsYour processes and systems, and what customers should expectNew software or tools you are adding this yearNew real estate website featuresInvite readers for a meetup to talk local real estateHighlight new reviews and feedback you receiveA list of your favorite quotesCreate an infographic on marketHistory of your cityProfile different neighborhoods, communities, or condo buildingsReview of common architectural styles, and how they are changingList of local companies that are hiring workersCreate a slide show of local artworkReview local small businessesHighlights of your best moments in real estateCreate a slide show of your favorite property listings or past dealsThanks for reading your real estate blogIntroduce your blog team and their storiesYour backstory and why you got into real estateRoundup of the latest news storiesHow to move up from renter to homeownerWealth building and real estate investment tipsThere is plenty to blog about.

My favorite question to my husband is..."

Still, right now, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable doing a buy-and-hold here in Manhattan or in the general area.Also, on a "more personal" note, your last name is also one of my favorite computing terms from back when I got into the software business:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abnormal_endIn fact, in some software I've been writing over the past few months, I've been using it as a searchable way to indicate missing features! 

The loans on your 2-3 properties you sell get removed from your credit.This is my favorite.

Shucker's, the beach bar/restaurant attached is a local favorite.