@Joe Jor brings up some great points and I like his suggestion for contacting the building dept.You may also be able to negotiate credits or for funds to be held in escrow - until seller removes open permits, violations, etc.Lastly, for estimates on the work that will need to be completed on the property, you could also contact an expeditor who services Westchester.All the best to you on your search!

This is usually based on the proportion of the down payment, mortgage payments, and other costs each party contributes.Financing Details: Define who will pay for what.

Would you mind sharing some of the details/numbers?

Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide

@Nam Pham - Could you provide more details on how off the leveling is?

I estimated a conservative 75% occupancy on my current house hack but stay nearly fulled booked out.

It’s also important to be mindful of local regulations and how they impact MTRs, as Cleveland’s neighborhoods can have different rental rules and demand.Let me know if you need any more specific details about Cleveland’s MTR market!

.#4 Before you do any of that while you're prepping to get started is detail out all your databases. 

The main reason I do it is that if a client does move on to another tax pro next year, a lot of detail that they'd ask for can be found in those supplemental sheets.

I know I left out a lot of the technical details in my plan and first steps idea.