I highlighted anything that I didn't know or understand and started researching it here on this site. 

Hey BPers!  Anyone have advice for finding a new surveyor who will flag a former surveyors property stakes?   We are building a privacy fence and want to ensure we are within our property boundaries. Neither of the ne...

Remember... contracts are always negotiable, but you both have people to pay and food to put on the table.

Let's not forget about Syracuse, NY (but just from an investment perspective).Syracuse, a prominent city in New York, offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and education, highlighted by institutions like Syracuse University.

I do have customer service background working in high end restaurants in Orlando for 8 years (getting food shopped all the time and passing with 100%) and feel I would be an excellent asset to someones property in it becoming a successful STR.

In terms of the actual *mortgage* county tax, if you google NYS Mortgage Tax rate form MT-15, you will find a several page document that will highlight your tax rate depending on which NYS county you're purchasing in.

According to the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act:Even if a landlord has a no pet policy in place, the law does not consider service animals as pets and therefore the service animal is exempt from such a restriction.Service animals are allowed anywhere a person would go, including food areas that would normally restrict an animal’s presence.Landlords cannot charge a pet deposit or pet fee for service animals, however the tenant is liable for any damage that the service animal may cause.Landlords can require written verification from the tenant’s health care provider that they are disabled but cannot ask for any specifics about the disability.Landlords can require written verification from the tenant’s health care provider that the service animal is needed.Landlords can request copies of the animal’s health records to prove the animal is in good health, parasite-free and immunized/vaccinated.Landlords can write warnings or even evict a tenant with a service animal if the animal is disturbing others, posing a threat to others or causing considerable damage to the property.In other words, you can ask for appropriate paperwork concerning the tenant’s need for the service animal and to verify the animal’s health. 

Tom highlights the parts that are most important and shares how to integrate them into your strategy.

I am a bit of a pizza snob and when I am in a new place I look for a good spot and if its rated 4.7% with 5 star after 5 star review and I see a random 1 star review saying the food was terrible, do you think I let that discredit all of the raving reviews before and after it? 

You can always leave a packet and highlight your property details and the comps you believe are stronger than others.