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@John Cooper I can understand your frustration.

None wanted to give me at least an estimate without architectural drawings, which I guess is understandable.

Lease or no lease, you need to follow the timelines that NYS set out from my understanding.

It's difficult to understand your question.

But also understanding that I will be asked questions that I don't know, and I need understand that it is okay not to know everything in these situations.

Did you speak with them prior to purchase to understand their process?

If anyone is willing to share their experiences, advice, or point me towards resources that could help in understanding the market better, I would be immensely grateful.

You have to be honest with yourself, understand the risks and assess if you can afford the negative cash flow.