Extorting landlords is standard operating procedure for any liberal city government.

The key here is to give that BOR to the contractors so that they can bid the EXACT scope of work. 

A few key thoughts:1️⃣ Paying Off Your HomePaying off your home early can provide security and peace of mind, but I’d encourage you to weigh the opportunity cost of tying up your cash.

@Thomas Di Gennaro For Town of Brookhaven and Town of Huntington, the key is knowing where to look since it’s a mix of public info and some legwork.

If you can't distinguish your rental from others on features/amenities, then you can always distinguish your place on price.I completely agree, it’s a competitive market, and standing out is key.

Proximity is power, and finding the right group to surround yourself with is key!

One key difference is that Prime also includes monthly bookkeeping in their pricing.For reference, here’s what Taxstra provides for $1,500:• Preparation of individual tax return• Electronic filing of federal & state returns• Review of prior-year return for consistency• Up to two hours of post-filing support for minor corrections/questions• Digital document storage• Short-term rental loophole assistance• Personalized video walkthrough of the tax return• IRS/State correspondence for any notices or inquiries• Year-round access for “quick questions” (not requiring additional research)Does anyone here have experience with either of these services, or have recommendations on what to prioritize at this stage?

@Jeffrey Gant Your cash-on-cash return (CoC) is a key metric for evaluating this deal.

This post is exactly why I say spend the few extra bucks and get the keyboard with the comma and period keys. 

The key is making a move when it makes sense for you rather than waiting for a perfect scenario that may never arrive.Want to take a look at what’s happening with prices in your local market?