Check the setbacks, landscaping and parking requirements for your project.  

I know someone who ahd a loand written at 10% from years ago and now they said a state is requesting more info on the loan because it was above usury laws and they may have to cut a check back to that person.Let me guess, good old Pennsylvania? 

Sometimes maybe often times they aren't doing enough to track down the owner or owner's heirs and just collecting checks from the court.

Go out there and check on the property. 

In regard to the best interest rates, the market is pretty fragmented so it's best to check around wherever you are looking to establish your foot print. 

With your residency limits, maybe check out more affordable spots in Orange, Rockland, or Westchester counties.

I’ll check it out and come back here to update you on my thoughts. 

Also, check to see if your jurisdiction is practicing "Just Cause Eviction", which went into effect statewide earlier this year for municipalities that which to opt in. 

I sent my realtor over to check it out while I was on facetime. 

I'm checking out Jamil Damji's Astro Flipping coaching program.