We are in a safe community, so tenants can choose to leave the door unlocked or hide a key under the mat.

There is a fine line between offering a well rounded service and leaving too much in the home.I love the business and glad to be a Superhost but this has been my experience.  

These 2 platforms don't focus on MTR but vacation rentals so using Furnished Finder is a better way to get those longer term folks.I have always been a bit concerned about the area's penchant for restrictions.

The deal will leave the seller at your sons mercy for decades (the life of the loan).

If the tenants don’t leave by the deadline, your next step would be to check your state’s landlord-tenant laws to understand the eviction process.

If you can't leave NY, I really wouldn't try to do a BRRR from that far away unless you have someone you trust who is local.

I am a little concerned that they are newer, and also the wire thing someone mentioned.

This should be your primary concern.

This includes cap ex, repairs (will a renter leave the property in the same condition you hand it off in?

Yes, you’ll have good transit access along 82nd but I believe you aren’t as likely to attract the car-less owner there as you would closer in. 82nd is changing, but I don’t think it’s happening fast enough to justify leave out permanent parking if you’re reselling individually.