Some positives and negatives to evaluate. 

Being a licensed agent in New York gives you a great advantage in finding and evaluating deals.

After evaluating the numbers, we negotiated a purchase price of $45,000, ensuring enough margin to cover renovations and still secure a solid profit.

Inspect appliances for age and condition,and look over the flooring for any damage.For tenant considerations, evaluate the unit layout for functionality and storage, and check for safety features like smoke detectors and secure locks.

If you’re familiar with the area or have tips for evaluating properties, working with brokers, or finding good contractors, I’d love to connect and learn from your experiences.Looking forward to being part of this community and sharing my journey!

Seems that you are most focused on property taxes at the moment, but all of them really need to be evaluated for a complete picture. 

Forest Conservation Exemption Request (Suburban, Improved<1.0 Acre +/-).4.Sight Distance Evaluation.5.

Evaluate the depreciation of each item separately.

-What key criteria should I use to evaluate tenants (e.g., credit score, income, rental history)?

I also actively invest in real estate myself, and I talk with investors regularly about how they evaluate deals.Out of curiosity, what key metrics do you use to decide whether a deal is worth pursuing?