What value is expected or provided by an agent who specializes in multi-family residential, not commercial. 1-4 units.

Thank you all for all the information and assistance you have provided 

This was a cost-effective way to meet our requirement of providing just a stove and refrigerator (we don’t include washers or dryers), without breaking the bank further.But here’s the twist: If we were upgrading appliances for a long-term tenant with a stellar payment history, we might invest in brand-new appliances.

Contractors, unless you have a working relationship with them, normally do not want you bouncing ideas off them.Understand what their hourly rate is, have a discussion with them that you are okay with paying them an hourly rate if they walk the property with you and provide you a scope of work along with an explanation of what you can/can't get away with in regards to improvements.ask them if you go with them, if they can credit you the amount that you paid.Once you develop a working relationship with a few contractors, you can bounce ideas off them and expect quality responses.I do not invest in New York.Best of luck. 

@Arthur Savery there are some great comments already provided.

Now that Steve has provided you with the right places to look, you will be even more prepared in your vetting the next time.

It is an incredibly supportive group, eager to share and to provide advice to anyone getting started.

The $1,500 net cash flow you mentioned represents a tightened rental return that could provide consistent passive income.

Do you provide the login credentials upfront in case the service gets logged out? 

is so what lender did you use that provide non recourse loan?