| Located just over two hours from New York and | | | | sprouted up in the last few years that can assist |
| boasting a natural environment with wide open | | | | you in establishing rental rates, screening tenants, |
| spaces, and small friendly communities, Hudson | | | | marketing, and property maintenance. Many |
| Valley is a popular choice for a getaway vacation | | | | homeowners prefer to employ their own cleaning |
| home. The current buyer's market has made it | | | | people, and this can be very effective, but |
| possible for more people than ever to purchase | | | | expect to go through a few bad apples before |
| an affordable 2nd home. | | | | you find the right one. It's always a good idea to |
| The price for properties vary, but the rule of | | | | be there during the first cleaning so that you can |
| thumb is the closer go to New York City, the | | | | establish expectations and meet your potential |
| more expensive the property. In the Hudson | | | | employees in person. |
| Valley, there are considerably more homes | | | | When choosing the area for your vacation home, |
| available in the $275,000 to $350,000 range. If | | | | apart from price, you'll want to think about the |
| you're looking for a larger property or a big home | | | | activities you enjoy. If you are a skier, check out |
| with a view, then you'll be approaching the | | | | Accord, NY set amongst the Catskill Mountains |
| $350,000 to $500,000 range. If you're seeking a | | | | and conveniently located near the Belleayre Ski |
| country estate or a renovated farmhouse this | | | | Center. |
| can be had from $500,000 to $1 million (or higher). | | | | If you like being on the water, the town of |
| Deals can be found by purchasing a home via the | | | | Esopus is set on the Hudson River, or High falls |
| foreclosure listings or the auction route, but be | | | | built along the canal and famous for its antiquing, |
| sure to work with an experienced professional | | | | specialty shops and great restaurants. |
| who can guide you in this process and ensure you | | | | Take small trips to many of these towns and see |
| have all the bases covered. | | | | what area is the best fit for you. Decide if your |
| In addition to weekend homes, these properties | | | | investment will be used exclusively by yourself or |
| make ideal vacation rentals. If you live in New | | | | if you'll be renting it out. If so, decide whether |
| York City, the property is located close enough | | | | you'll manage the property or employ the |
| that you can make the occasional quick trip to | | | | services of a property management company. |
| deal with any maintenance issues that may come | | | | Any good realtor will be able to assist you in this |
| up. | | | | process. |
| Numerous property management companies have | | | | |