If there are any community members that are local to Westchester County or the surrounding area and have time to meet up and share experiences and tips, or even have projects themselves that I could provide some help within exchange for the guidance please let me know!

(This is the tip of the iceberg; I would prefer to chat with members than fire lengthy messages back and forth.)1.

Does anyone have any other tips and tricks for helping out the appraisal process so I can get the best out of the situation. also what what other things can I put in the folder to give him or what you've done in the past?

Feel free to ask anything, anytime.Cheers @Nick BelskyThank you for the tips.

Any tips on marketing or preparing a property near a military base for this kind of rental?

It is surprisingly easy to manage out of state and if you want more tips on how, check out Bigger Pockets book "30 Day Stay" on Mid Term Rentals. 

- Any tips for staying updated on regulation changes?

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

These are good questions, but keep in mind that a month of obsessive research is still the absolute tip of the iceberg.

Any tips and input are greatly appreciated?