In 2022 in the summer the active inventory was in line with "normal", but last year the inventory in the summer was way down. 

Google street view postcards became popular a couple of years ago, and they didn't last long.

The cap rates appear attractive at first glance, though a thorough analysis of the local markets is essential, especially the long-term vacancy rates.

Miss Tice just quickly shot me down when I submitted one for a quote I got last week that went into tax sale last year, lol!  

I could get more by expanding before getting into it, which will be more beneficial in the long run.

Established wholesalers who do this here jump through hoops and approach sellers as if their sole purpose was to help them keep their homes and never mention what they are after until after seller begs them to get rid of their property.

We see it all the time when saving deals at the last minute. 

However, clarifying the long-term business objectives/strategy is key before finalizing your entity set-up.

I understand that reading is valuable, which is why I'm curious to know which book you would recommend for a beginner like me to start with.I have yet to buy my first property but my goal is to house hack every year,  while buying and renting properties to hold long-term until my portfolio brings more cashflow than my W-2 job.

I'm originally from Long Island and that is where I started investing.