Originally posted by @Alfredo Martinez:Hello, I am a contractor licensed and insured in New York & New Jersey. 

I like the one that requires payments to be deposited in an escrow account:New York state law requires that consumers receive a written contract for home-improvement work that exceeds $500.

Consider Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 solo flight from New York to Paris.

Are you investing in New York? 

I dove into real estate as a college student, working in New York City as a real estate agent during the summers.

I have lived in Wisconsin and upstate New York in the past and have a decent amount of knowledge of those areas — but obviously need help.

Move out of New York would be my first thought .   

Hi @Leon Jamison,I can recommend my contractor. my project was $420K, 7months, funded through 203K. we went slightly over schedule (10months),mainly due to a few failed/ repeat inspections, but we were able ton finish under budget.TBH, Im actually doing a second multi family reno project in the heights, New York Ave with the same contractor beginning March 2025.Anyways, you're bound to have issues when working with any contractor.

Quote from @Mike Pepperday: Does anyone know, or have experience with tiny home short term rentals in the western New York area?

There was also a part of that law that enacts rent control anywhere in the state, which may affect your plans.Make sure any changes you are proposing to the contract are compliant with the "new" New York State housing laws.