I imagine there may be steps to take with the city upfront to determine if in fact the ground on the lot can be built on, but some general guidance or tips on best place to start and what to expect throughout the new construction process in Buffalo.

Any tips and recommendations are appreciated.

Thanks to everyone here for providing so much knowledge and tips, learning a lot on BP!

So to summarize here are some tips for a newer investor looking to househack:1.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Quote from @Ricky Hernandez: Hi Everyone, I'm planning to purchase my 1st home in Arizona and was wondering if you had any good tips on finding a dependable home inspector? 

If their kid shoves a pair of leggings down the toilet and clogs it (yes, this has happened), then they are responsible for fixing it.

Anyone have experience with this, tips for starting out? 

I'm married, have three kids, and I live in an upper-middle class type suburb with the lawn and the white picket fence and it costs so much these days to keep a family there, it makes me worry about the future for my kids. 

Here are 10 tax tips every homeowner should know:1️⃣ Mortgage Interest Deduction: Deduct interest on loans up to $750K!