If the taxes are insane and rents are low, definite no.If I lived in New York, California or Hawaii, I'd definitely be trying get my hands on these equity monsters that renters are just dying to purchase for me.  

I live in upstate, New York.

There are many things you will be able to do and you will find them but not in the middle of New York City.  

In our town in upstate New York.

I'd like someone to answer this question in the most step by step manner as if you were talking to complete newbie on the concept of driving for dollars as well as tracking down information on real estate.In the state of New York or New Jersey preferably, if I see a house while walking or driving and it either looks condemn or uninhabited , what is the best way to track down the owner in the least amount of time, for the least amount of money?

James here,Newbie in New York.

I don't have a problem with a 10% cash-on-cash return if your in a very strong market like Boston or New York.

Hey Steve, I am in New York as well and finally got landlord insurance here in New York after searching for almost a week. 

My freind inhereted a house from his late brother in New York City.

Originally posted by @Derek York:@Matt Pich-Maxon @Mike R.