You can DM me her contact info.Kevin, I noticed you are based in New York.

Personally I’d wait and see what happen.

I’m planning to do this for 3 multifamily properties all located in MA, each ranging from 2 to 4 units.

everyone wants those deals, and so you're competing remotely / from your computer against experienced investors in person in any market you'd pick. 

If you don't look at them before buying in person, you will get burned at some point and regret it.   

Personally I don't keep much cash on hand for emergencies, but I do have a large untapped HELOC that I can use in a pinch.

I'll definitely visit Niagara Falls.

I actually enjoy visiting there from time to time. 

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.

I have been seeing a lot of houses in the area going up for foreclosure.