Nevada has relatively low operating cost.

Quote from @Diane Straka: Hello everyone - I came across this thread re: Elmira NY area. 

For those who’ve been in it a while, what’s been your biggest learning curve?

The best way to learn how to wholesale is to wholesale. 

Having someone who knows how to structure financing the right way is invaluable, especially for newer investors who want to avoid getting stuck after their first couple of deals.Looking forward to learning from your insights and seeing the kind of value you bring here.

I hope this helps. 

Quote from @Geeta Bihari: Hello -I am a real estate investor with multiple long term rentals (SFH) and some STR.

Recommend you spend some time learning about them, so you don’t mistakenly buy a property that will NEVER meet your expectations!

It’s great that you’re here to both share your expertise and learn from fellow investors.If you’re open to networking, I’d love to connect and hear your insights.

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.Once you understand the above, you still need to find a property.