I’m local to the area and have a few good insurance contacts that may make the difference for you. 

All the best to you during your last semester.Househacking is one of the most common routes for new investors in NY.For best returns, I'd recommend focusing on South and Southeast Queens, Central and Southeast Brooklyn, and the Bronx.There are parts of the suburbs (Westchester and Long Island) that have househack opportunities but the property taxes are higher and the commute time to NYC is longer.Abel

Networking with local investors through BiggerPockets, Facebook, and meetups can help you navigate the market, while avoiding common mistakes like underestimating expenses, poor tenant screening, and hiring the wrong property manager.Good luck!

The things that give a rental a value in cashflow are benefits to the tenant in the form of living amities. 

@Joseph Opoku Yeah you can still get positive cash flow from day 1 in pretty much all areas except the A class neighborhoods.

The most reliable method to locate liens and their positions is to conduct a title search through a title company.

Like accidentally leaving the car light on in the car and having your car battery dead in the morning.

Cabinets/trim go in this week and flooring should be going in within the next few weeks.

Apparently, local jurisdictions here are saying they want more affordable housing, but in the same sentence will also say that there will be more regulations, more environmental protections, and more hoops to jump through to develop starter homes. 

I think access is a major stumbling block to the Oregon coast. its just a long way from everywhere.. and the amenties as you state that are missing.Its super popular though for Oregionians no doubt.Keep in mind though from Jenner CA north through Ft.