Given that you're near NYC, I'd imagine, there'd be a lot of newer professionals looking for a place to live so there should be no shortage.Id connect with other local investors that do rent by the room to see what they do for furnishings. 

I have run into a few squatters each year - whether they were professional squatters with fake leases or just people trying to find a warm place to sleep.

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I've decided it's time to offload one of my investment single-family properties, but I have a reliable tenant curren...

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

But one thing that often gets overlooked is that you can get deeper deal analysis at no cost by leveraging a mortgage broker or lending professional as part of your evaluation process.A good broker already has access to the paid software stack most investors do not want to spend money on, including credit risk systems, property data tools, pricing engines, portfolio-level underwriting, rental tolerance models, DSCR assessments, and more.

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With proper planning, it can be a very effective approach.Having a tax professional who truly understands real estate can make a big difference — especially as your portfolio expands.

I own a home - my primary residence- in Seattle and plan on developing the back portion into couple/several units.  I will be able to subdivide the lot - back units will be condominiumized.   I will either sell all th...

If I have a travel health care worker I verify the professional license, call previous LL, but those are room rentals, single occupancy.

@James McGovern postcards to nearby neighbors (I typically do anywhere from 50-200), listing video with professional photography, Facebook/Instagram ads, door knocking and open houses