The choice will be unique to your goals and should be discussed with a CPA. 

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I think overturning some of them will include getting some of the nearby lots to vote on it as there is a clause stating that that's allowed.The thing that scares me the most is regarding the stylistic stuff -- there's a clause stating -- "The homes shall be harmonious with and reflect the exterior design characteristics of these homes already erected on the property" and that combined with -- "it should be lawful for any peron or persons owning any real property situated in said tract, to prosecute an action or proceeding at law or in equity against a person or persons either to prevent him or them from violating these covenants or to recover damages for such violation"My RE lawyer friend said that its such a broad clause that it could potentially open you up to getting sued if a neighbor really wanted to depending on the stylistic choice of your home.

Ultimately, the choice will depend on your goals. 

So I am in the process of acquiring a new property in a good area that is vacation driven in upstate NY. The house will cash flow but the property comes with a great newly built barn with a slab and all.Now when my br...

Because buying, rehabbing and managing my own properties gave me a certain expertise over time that made it an obvious choice to do so with a focus on working with other investors to help them do what I was already doing for myself.

What other choice do they have if they want to remain solvent? 

Success hinges on staying up-to-date on market shifts, funding choices, and chances for investment.

First, I agree with the choice between the flip profit and the cash flow profit because the flip profit comes in a larger/faster amount in dollars, which can be reinvested again, and again, and...to get an exponential return. 

I am deciding if I want to do this on my own this first round (I currently work 70 hours per week so this isn't really my first choice) or find a property manager (or someone willing to manage mine) who has a good cleaner/handyman/team and has had some good experience with MTRs in this area!