I used to frequent Bedstuy up until a couple years ago.

Moreover, how reliable are your contractors and how frequently do you toss them business?

Luckily, there are several tried and true methods that can help you get started.Consider trying on or more of these techniques as you build a real estate wholesale buyers list:Attend networking events and trade shows to meet interested investors.Launch an email marketing campaign to reach large numbers at a time.Start a direct mail campaign searching for potential buyers.Hand out business cards to anyone you meet, letting them know what you are looking for.Create content online to spread the news about your real estate investing business.Build a strong website to attract potential leads to your business.Post on social media and begin building an audience online.Place a few well-positioned bandit signs in your market area.Look around the neighborhood for “for rent” signs.Search Craigslist for real estate investors who may be searching for a new property.Partner with a real estate agent who may know of interested buyers in the area.Read this article for more information https://www.fortunebuilders.co...All the best!

Building a good reputation with tenant reps is important so keep that in mind, they frequently share owner info. 

One of BP's frequent contributor @Ronald Rohde just posted an article in adventuresincre.com today:  https://www.adventuresincre.co...This is very useful since it is exactly what I need right now because we are in negotiating with a potential national tenant.This is why I also like adventuresincre.com, and Ronal Rohde  :).Thanks @Greg Dickerson for mentioning adventuresincre.

Hi all,Four our rental property we have used the strategies frequently posted on bigger pockets to locate and screen appropriate rental candidates.

You need to define who your target audience for str.

When dealing with longer-term vacation rentals, there are a few key differences to keep in mind.Cleaning and maintenance: With longer stays, guests will likely need less frequent cleaning and maintenance, so you may need to adjust your cleaning schedule accordingly.Supplies: You will likely need to provide more supplies for a longer stay, such as extra linens and towels.

HOA Ugly: They can frequently restrict rentals.

It’s not far from Albany so it may still have some hope but I used to visit the Arsenal frequently and the town was in bad shape, just looks so poor.