Have you stopped into the local coffee shops and bars/restaurants to speak with the residents?

For instance, in New York State, it's not permitted to collect last month's rent, additional security deposits beyond one month's rent, or pet deposits.Regarding the carpet issue, even tenants without pets can sometimes leave carpets in less-than-ideal condition after a couple of years.

The legal bar for a criminal transaction or claiming the person was unable to enter into a contract are not necessarily equivalent to the bar for those who need guidance I.e. the elderly.

I purchased a property in Western New York that includes a small 1,200 sq. ft. local Post Office. 

Hi Chris,We've got a couple of units in upstate New York that are located in less desirable neighborhoods that have high cap rates.

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.- All hardware should be present, property secured, and in good working order (e.g. door stops, light fixtures, faucets, toilet paper holder, hand & bath towel bars, drawer/cabinet pulls, hinges, door knobs/locks, etc.).- Carpets must be professionally cleaned or, if necessary, replaced if there is excessive wear.- The yard must be in good order with no debris, either natural or other.

Quote from @Cory Melious: New York has a law against fake ESAs.

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.

A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in the Midwest because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.