This is a great platform to network and to continue to learn.Best of luck on your real estate journey.

Will we see home prices continue to beat year-over-year values yet again!?!?

Until whoever is sending you these opportunities has the conversation with you on how much you'd like to make on a deal, how you figure your ARV and how you plan a rehab/ costs they are likely going to continue sending you opportunities you won't find too appealing. 

Using the search function gave me this, hope it helps https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/62/topics/1211224-nyc-c...

I have been with a property management company for 2-3 years in Arizona and the property is being run continuously at a loss.

i would:-get the highest paying W2 job you can-save up enough to buy a house hack-house hackwhile you continue to learn and consider the other possibilities you mentioned.

The property was my primary residence for a decade and now functions as rental unit so I am happy with the purchase overall and it has worked out well.

Continuing to work on Second home for our Caretaker and Plantation manager to live in. 

Quote from @Stuart Udis: As I am sure is the case with many investors, my residential and commercial leases continue to evolve.

and as they sell you continue to 1031 them back into new DSTs or back into bricks and mortar if you're tired of retirement.