Why do we protect investors from themselves, but we don't protect gamblers and lottery players from themselves? 

If NYC has the names/addresses of people - then they stand a greater chance of being penalized.From my understanding - NYC has already been penalizing those that the city has been deeming big players in the airbnb business and mostly let go of the small fish.

You'd be better off contacting big to medium size players in your local market to see if you can help them in exchange for shadowing.

Negative cashflow; If appreciation was there, it might justify it (I don't know the area so I can't say for sure).So basically they have it listed as an A priced property, with C/D class tenants...   

Because I'm a musician, I do keep my CDs, but if you are not you can then get rid of the CD.5.

Escaping the self Employment Trap - Victor ChengThe ideal team player - great for when you need to start hiring to grow your business Books often recommended by othersThe E mythThink and Grow RichRich Dad Poor DadMillionaire real estate Investor by Gary Keller

The property I own is a C class (ok maybe C-/D+) class apartment complex.

Players still need a coach at each base.

@David OlsonI am in no way an expert at this but I believe when you are making a cash purchase the main team players are:Attorneys, Title Company, Inspector and Appraiser (occasionally)Attorneys: Using legalese to get the purchase contract in writing Title Company: Perform due diligence to make sure there are no liens against the propertyInspector: You already covered thatAppraiser: To determine the price of the property at its current state and after repair value.

Professional basketball player here who has a ton of time in the offseason.