Worth checking out (some googling should get you the programs - TD Cross Border Banking is the one I've used personally to handle all my cross border banking needs, although never got a mortgage with them).Hope this helps - I'm sure if you give some more details around what hurdles you're trying to get past (financing, finding properties, property management, cross-border tax issues, etc.) you'll get lots of advice!

How many people stopped gambling?

Amongst many options available, a right fencing at the border of the premises and help you to add a lot of value to your home.

It is also important to remember you are not merely a landlord - I like to think of ourselves as being a housing service provider - perhaps bordering on lifestyle service provider with our student rentals.   

Beyond that, agreed--just factor in the cost of flood insurance and be careful about being too close to any of the brooks (like bordering on).  

Most municipalities will settle for 10-20% of the total, but it is a small gamble.

So I also have a good understanding/ability to learn the numbers side, as well as a never-ending gambling itch to scratch.I hope to get more involved in the BiggerPockets community while linking up with somebody to learn from in the Madison area. 

And that same contractors gambling addiction spinning out of control.

There are 3 main zip codes for Cheektowaga:14227: Is the "nicer" Cheektowaga with a bit higher income levels, closer to West Seneca, better neighborhoods, nicer suburb.14215: Is the "questionable" Cheektowaga closer to the Buffalo border with average neighborhoods, a bit lower income area, I'd say a C-level neighborhood. 14225: Is the Cheektowaga area inbetween both of the other 2 zip codes.

I speak only to the south side of the border.