Starting with three T-12s from properties of a similar size and market is a fantastic strategy, and I’ll definitely take your suggestion of setting aside time to really dig into the details.Thank you for the encouragement and practical tips—it’s advice I’ll take to heart as I move forward.

The networking and local market insights are invaluable.For retirement planning, focus on building steady cash flow and consider setting aside a healthy maintenance fund (I usually recommend 6 months of expenses) to protect against any surprises.If you're looking to expand your portfolio, Columbus is a great market where we still see positive cash flowing deals with lots of appreciation potential.

Is there a reason why you are set on a traditional duplex? 

The ideal strategy for you depends a lot on your network and skill set.

Lease or no lease, you need to follow the timelines that NYS set out from my understanding.

Please let me know if you find a good process So far, it has been setting up searches on LoopNet, Crexi, BizBuySell, and checking out Zillow with keywords like "Cabin, cabins, resort, resorts, multiple, venue, campground" That has helped me find some that I reach out to.

We've made a ton of offers in the area but the numbers just don't pan out with the sellers objectives.

No way man.Public Transport - There is no appeal to not having to have a car, you've got people peeing on the subway, choking each other to death, setting each other on fire, lol public transport is not a draw. 

Anybody have a nice profit and loss template set up on excel that lets you plug in your numbers each month? 

We provide Netflix, Disney+, AppleTv+, ESPN+, Prime TV, PeacockTV & the top 50 channels according to a google search which includes the locals there, cost us nothing extra but a little set up, since we had it already via our home DTV and we provide internet, we also leave them all logged in.