I’m willing to spend some money to “INSURE” I’m not left out.   

First you want to be sure a police report on the DV incident and if an order of protection was filed.

What are you trying to protect yourself from?

How does landlord protect his interest in such a scenario?

I can pretty much guarantee that you will loose WAY more money trying to get out of the lease then you will spending the extra hundred dollars or so to paint an additional room or two.

They spend their time at the beach, doing excursions or drinking or eating out.

Hey @Isadore NelsonNYC’s tenant protection laws are strict, especially with rent-stabilized units and longer eviction timelines, so it’s essential to go in fully informed.

You might spend between $5,000 and $20,000 on furnishing the unit, depending on your choices.

Research competition  and determine their profitability and how much they spend on marketing, how many employees they need, and how much time the wholesaler needs to devote to the business.  

Being flexible in a way that still protects your investment can help build a better relationship.However, if they’re not responsive or don’t show good faith, you might need to take a more formal step, like issuing a notice to pay or quit.