I know that i could buy my next multi family property as a primary residence close by move in, rent half live in the other and than rent where i am now which would cash flow upwards of 1k monthly, or i could buy another multi as strictly an investment property out of state which would be a lot cheaper (taxes and cost of property) and a lot more landlord friendly laws than New York, i guess i’m just undecided on which route i want to take and I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons of each scenario.

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I encourage your friend to forward the unredacted prom note to the SEC via this link https://www.sec.gov/tcr Click on Submit a Tip.

I am currently in the bit of a rutt.

He decided to switch to a finance degree with the goal of financial advising and real estate investing. 

Making money and keeping money are not the same thing. 

In addition to offering "cash for keys" assure them that they can use you as a referral on their next tenant application, or offer them a short term-2 month lease.

I was thinking that the very thin hard carpet could serve as a sound insulation layer, and just installing click together LVP right over the thin carpet and the thin hard stick on tiles. 

It's gone through a bit of a fad-craze so I'd say first thing to look out for is vet'ing the credentials of them, there business.

You can also try building your own website and get very good at seo or ppc in order for the homeowners to reach out to you.