Many people say "I know for a fact none of my family has judgments" but family members regularly do not discuss their financial problems with other family members, may be unaware of legal issues and their standing, and there also could be fraud.You should also consider any prior spouses among the parties that ever lived at the property as a marital interest attachs regardless if they were on title unless resolved by express court decree (in which case former spouse should join the conveyance).An attorney is not required - though you will need a properly drafted deed, GITREP form, and affidavit of consideration to record.

Don’t copy their design make your own but look at styles that work, what can you do that makes you special, can you do a theme that will stand out? 

I also rent in NYC which heavily favors tenants so my risk is two fold. 

The agreement includes prior and future tax years automatically so as long as I pay the monthly amount the taxes are considered in good standing.

It sounds like a lot of landlords don’t know about the new(ish) law and I assume knowing that helped us stand out.

Needs new flooring indoors in all areas (4 bedrooms, entrance way, hallways, 2 bathrooms and kitchen, 2 new windows, and 3 stand alone ac units for kitchen) Needs kitchen remodel, 1 possible new bathroom remodel.

These homes are actually built to fold up.

No standing in court = no case to bring.

As Nathan suggested, make sure they aren't standing by a neighbour's open window.

Is this neutral enough, or should we add more color somewhere to make it stand out?