Hey there, I currently live in San Antonio, TX and there is a big chance I'll be living in NYC starting next month with my partner.

River, I would love to dive deeper if you ever have the chance.

Business owners won't want to get tied up in litigation and if there is a good chance they will lose, it is easier to simply follow the contract.How would that work with a lower-end tenant? 

I would recommend coming in person if you have the chance to look at the areas you would want to invest in.

By any chance are there any agents on this site from there?

Wouldn't hurt to look in to both to give yourself the best chance at finding the best loan product. 

If they’re late a third time, you have a strong case for eviction for habitual non-payment—without risking the tenant showing up at the 11th hour with the money.For your specific circumstances, with only a partial month behind, I would guess there is a decent chance they can come even on rent and it would be a waste of your time.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

The chances that you currently live in a city meeting all these criteria are low.

i.e. getting outbid on offers, properties become unavailable before you get a chance to see them, etc...You are not alone!