I plan to release the dates earlier if the repair projects are finished sooner.

I am going to do everything that I can to make the stay go as smooth as possible so that they continue to use me in the future for other employees doing projects in our area. 

You could start generating income sooner and use that to fund future projects.

My main questions:Should I hire a general contractor to manage the entire renovation, or would it be better to hire specialized contractors for each part of the project (flooring, paint, HVAC, etc.)?

Take advantage of the discount as it looks like it could save you a lot in your painting project!

I have some great starter projects!  

This will allow you to run specific underwriting and projection tools to better assess each option.Remember, owning a property with a pool comes with added expenses, such as heating, emergency and routine maintenance, and higher insurance costs.

If you feel comfortable drafting the deed yourself and going to the County Recorder to record, you may be able to do it that way, but be wary of unnecessarily screwing up the chain of title or marking something incorrectly, as often happens with DIY projects in the legal world.

Large commercial projects with multi-year triple net leases are much different from a Mom & Pop small strip mall renting spaces to other Mom & Pop corporations.

I am planning to buy my first 2-family property in Schenectady and is curious to know how the rental market has been in past 1 or 2 years in Schenectady and what are the projections, and if anyone has a recent experience with a similar purchase.