You must have a great PFS - that's a great deal.

You need an income that meets three requirements:Rents increase faster than inflation to offset constantly rising prices.It must be reliable; it continues even during economic downturns.It must last throughout your lifetime.These are all long-term requirements, so the current interest rates are not the major issue.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Quote from @Zara Massoud: Your new PM is correct and the old ones were wrong.The property manager must have your social security or tax ID number on file.

Did you try a local CU or bank for a construction to permanent loan?

And in order to defer all tax you must purchase at least as much as the aggregate net sales price of your properties.These all can seem daunting but in my experience exchanges are more successful than not.

The borrower must have a good deal from which they will make a fair profit.

Try to setup an appointment with them.Ask the top agents in your office if you could hold open houses for them. 

In NYC trying to compare like properties and eliminating co - op debt, co-ops will sell for 60% to 200% of a comparable condo.