He used https://www.dealmachine.com/ interesting we are researching different sites right now and are testing propertyradar.

Close to a cool little town, close to an area attraction, etc....Also do a search here and see how to screen guests, in addition to what the hosting sites do.... like no last minute bookings, no short stays....

This is probably a place where you go to one of the personal loan sites to borrow money or maybe a credit union. 

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Being able to be on site and able to commute 20-30 hours a week on the project is crucial for me 

Yes, on hold again as of 12/26, and you can always check the official government site itself:https://fincen.gov/boi

A good place to get an idea of what they look like is to go to one of the crowdfunding sites.

dogsbite.org is a propagandist site created by a web designer who was bitten by a dog.

But I noted that places like North Tonawanda as @Pravit Jarriyapurttipong mentioned are actually outside of Erie County, it's in Niagara County, which follows the stricter landlord laws as New York State... https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/changes-in-nys-rent-la...Would you recommend sticking to Erie County boundaries for this purpose?

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