@Nolan Linebaugh Michigan is NOT as tenant-friendly as California, Washington, New York and many others.We're probably middle of the road at worst.You just have to know the laws & the process to avoid tenants dragging things out.

I am located in Long Island New York where everything is expensive and I am debating the pro's and cons of house hacking a 2 family house or just continuing to rent and purchase out of state rentals.

I am looking into house hacking a 2-4 unit property in the near future, yet since I live in New York City, and it is close to impossible to house-hack where I'm out without some serious funds, would any New York investors particularly recommend investing in upstate New York (Tarrytown, Albany, Saratoga, Hudson, or any other cities) versus investing in Long Island.

We live in New York state.

My spouse and I are excited to begin our journey in real estate investment in New York.

Not even in some of the hottest markets in the world, New York, Tokyo, London, Singapore, the prices have never appreciated in a linear fashion and even in these hot market there have been prolonged downturns affecting both appreciation and rents. 

If I’m not mistaken I rented from one of your properties over there in York PA.

Currently based in New York, I am eager to establish connections with accomplished investors who have thrived in the same market that I am venturing into.

It’s like buying in Detroit instead of New York City because it’s cheaper.

I am a licensed realtor in New York as I am moved there full-time working remotely.