Luis, as you know everything is a pain in the *** in PR, and the government has their hand out at every turn. i think some of the issues are that rents are not that high, and finding qualified people are difficult right now, especially when people are not working. it sucks, but its the facts.unfortunately the properties don't appreciate well down there, so you would be buying for a long term cash flow play. 

The rental market should be left alone, not more government control.

A fundamental component of being a successful real estate wholesaler is understanding the laws governing the conduct of real estate agents and the laws that govern your conduct as an unlicensed individual.Do your homework.

They are the governing board for Property Management companies.

I keep hearing the market will be tipping soonish since the government plans on raising interest rates even higher in an attempt to even out the market. 

A "conventional" loan is one governed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names). 

Hi BP,I'm about to close on a duplex in Rochester, NY and was wondering if the community was aware of any government programs to make the duplex more energy efficient.  

:)    I should have also explained the context i'm in (Shanghai, China) where projects of your size are not difficult to get due to effort or mindeset, government regulation simply wouldnt allow me to buy. 

My fear is their governments don't have the vision.

As long as you are permitted to divide the land into the parcels sized as you imagine you won't have any problems.As a clever strategy if you are permitted by your local government to divide the land, locate a builder and ask him to partner in new construction.