But I’d’ also ask if the girlfriend is a legal US citizen?

After 30+ years of property management, I'd say get used to it sucks. 

I'd be happy to talk with you about what you're looking for and what questions you have about the process.

I'd love something that allows me to keep up with rehab costs, maintenance, leases, etc. 

I'd love to hear about some of the local meetups here to get to know people in this market! 

I'd wait this one out until rates lower and you can refi and learn from it to buy better the next time around. 

So I'd have to look into that as well.

In my take, I'd buy Pine (which is 5/2 2700sq ft) than Byrd (3/2 1832sq ft)- But the price differences may be due to desirability of neighbourhoods (someone takes about crime in Niagara NY)Also, 353 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls NY 14303 (5/4,5 3255sq ft) is selling as an AirBnB for $749,900 on Rabbu> Ann rev @ $63,755 and gross yield at 8.5%.

Any other advice, or pieces that you think I'm missing - I'd be grateful for any and all wisdom that is shared with me. 

Shout out to permit professionals like Roy Hasson (just a friend in LA specializing in navigating permit process - this is not a business play we do not work together), who are dedicated to helping others and will likely develop similar resources to support their communities through the rebuilding process.If you’re working on rebuilding efforts or have questions, feel free to connect with me—I’d love to collaborate.