We want to perfect our processes, streamline our operation and outsource where it makes sense to free us up to plan and strategize.

seller went into strategic default on primary years ago.. he has been prolonging foreclosure via fraud claims against the bank.. all the while I am sure renting and paying nothing against the property. 

I think Mary does more strategic things with foreclosure and title than I do.

I think actually meeting up and strategizing goals are very helpful.

Specifically in NYC there is strategic value in having offices due to the advertising and financial industries. 

It would be good to talk to someone at each growth stage (maybe in between each new deal) to strategize about possible next steps to take in growing a portfolio. 

If you go tankless an option is a couple strategically placed gas units that service everyone, but then you have to consider submetering that cost (if you're allowed to use RUBS then go that route) vs putting in individual units. 

This knowledge can be used strategically during negotiations.4.

But if it should rent easily, you could be fine, just have to be strategic about it.

Great points all, thanks for the feedback @DarrenEady We have to be pretty strategic when opening and operating legal entities her in California; fore in my state, there is an $800 tax, many say cost of filing or filing fee and this is even before you disclose your income to be taxed.