For each transaction that is successful, there are one or two that die on the operating table.Side note, I think talking about the "average broker" is a bit misleading because I tend to see extremes more frequently than the average.

Utility company can tell you the usage for that day.

This is extremely helpful. 

As you are living in one unit, you will receive personal usage and distribution from the partnership.

You can go to the meter at 4:00am measure the usage for an hour and see what the waste is assuming it is running.

STR's aren't impossible here, but depending on the area, you'll find them to be extremely seasonal.Other strategies that have worked for me and my clients is the MTR route, there's a robust hospital system in both NYC & LI that is always hiring contracted nurses for 3-6 months contracts. 

Often times inspectors overlooked them as they are very small and minor but as you can probably already tell, they are extremely important and prevent water intrusion.Your best bet would be to contact a very reputable Siding/roofing contractor and have them go through the entire property and put in the proper drippage flashings seals and caulking necessary and have them insure the work. 

If you are buying from a major oil company, their contracts are extremely complex.

On the pricing page, it's mentioned that PRO perk is to get free RentRedi software, but on the member perks page, it's only a 40% discount.Has anybody successfully gotten the free rentredi usage?

They do this by adding you on to one of their 'perfect' credit cards that have a high limit, usage, and also paid off every month.