EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I would actually be surprised if a lender would lend to your friend to build a house on someone else's land because he would not be the owner when it is complete.If you're going to do this, buy the land in a partnership with your friend.

Or, if you do, don't be surprised if you strike out. 

I certainly thought the same thing and was very surprised.

It will not surprise anyone to know that NY requires landlords to accept a credit report from any applicant that is less than 30 days old. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

These charges were a surprise to us.

The bathtub tile might just need to have the grout cleaned, you’d be surprised how much that makes a difference and it would probably take an hour or two. 

For any noobies:  Research a ton and feel free to reach out to people nicely, you'd be surprised just how often people want to help. 

I am surprised it is still sitting on the market when the rental rate is on par with the market.