Quality photos are important .Yeah, building sciences aren't generally a major topic on this forum.

Majority of the NYC real estate companies uses it.

., the destruction threshold); which Property characteristics the destruction threshold percentage applies to, such as market value, assessed value, replacement cost, or unit count; for Properties with multiple buildings, if the destruction threshold percentage applies to each building, or all buildings as a whole; the replacement cost to rebuild per current requirements for zoning, and land use; the Property’s continued marketability, and economic viability; the amount and type of Borrower-maintained insurance coverage required per Part II, Chapter 5: Property and Liability Insurance, Section 501.02C: Ordinance or Law Insurance; insurance loss proceeds payout, compared to increased rebuilding costs, including from building code changes, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and the municipality's local zoning requirements (e.g., green compliance for new buildings, etc.); the sufficiency of estimated insurance proceeds from ordinance or law insurance and other coverages to repay the Mortgage Loan in the event of partial or full casualty, or condemnation; and for a Tier 3 or Tier 4 Mortgage Loan, if requiring execution of the Limited Payment Guaranty (Form 6020.LPG) would mitigate the risk of the as-rebuilt Property not supporting a Tier 2 Mortgage Loan.

So I would tell you that 2-5 rentals is a piece of cake to manage - even if working full time (we kept 2 corporate jobs until we were up to 20 rental units.)The other thing I would tell you is that there are MAJOR control differences between being a limited partner in a syndication - where you are more akin to a passenger on the bus which is your investment, versus full control of everything when managing your own rentals.  

Hi Elvis,You will need to fill out a construction permit if you are doing a major renovation, which requires an inspection from the city to ensure the code is followed.

It's also worth mentioning that it's better to consult the CPA BEFORE you make a major decision (buying, selling, converting to rental, etc), since that's when you still have the opportunity to strategize and structure the transaction in the most tax-advantageous way. 

Have you ever had to deal with major delays in a renovation project, and how did you manage the situation?

Majority of communities (both SFH and condos) have HOA's which prevent it.

Even though it's been standing for 30 yrs or so, it's one major flood or major erosion event from some major structural failure in my opinion, especially being so close to a body of water.

@Matthew Sarro - It sounds like you've got a solid handle on your finances, especially with no major debts hanging over your head.