Thank you all in advance, and thank you BP for developing such an amazing environment to learn.

It is a very competitive environment on duplexes and above, these often go for only cash.  

The thing that got me thinking was that pricing for the rentals doesn't seem to be impacted by the inclusion of the washer/dryer and in my own experience, a number of applicants don't seem to care if they are provided, just that they have the capability. 

@Justin Kane has the right idea, I would stay out of NYC for investment.Our state government is about to fire a missile right into whatever is left of landlord rights in the city: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/nyregion/ny-rent-laws-regulation.htmlMost of those bills, if passed, will make NYC and more punishing investment environment than it already is.

This isn't inclusive but should give you a good start.

It sounds like you have the right strategy for today's environment.

What is the regulatory environment where your property is located - is it legal?

Once you have the land you can find a General Contractor that specializes in ground up single family in your area and get an all inclusive price from them - alternatively you can hire an architect and engineers to develop drawings then bid it out to GCs. 

This isn't inclusive but should give you a good start.

This isn't inclusive but should give you a good start.