Strong job growth, low unemployment rate, and strong population growth.

If NY is where you decide to be I would strongly recommend connecting with @Mohammed Rahman he is who I would use. 

If they try to hide who their current landlord is or lie about it, you can simply deny them based on that.

If your property management company is good and has built an internal maintenance team which has set rates and had strong relationship relationships with licensed contractor which should keep costs in control, you should never need to shop contractors on your own I wouldn't think.So in short, our policy is give us your preferred contractors upfront if you have them, but then we work all tickets to resolution including dispatch, and payment of invoices.This is of course for operational expenses.  

I would make sure financially you have a good base and then connect with a local agent

I’m starting a wholesaling company based in Wyoming and interested in operating in Texas and Florida as a start.

I know Shopify typically is a more commerce base platform.

Here's a good breakdown of your options for tax collecting starting Feb 1 based on the new regulations.

We're based in Tampa and, in addition to personally investing, I own a mortgage company that provides financing for tons of investors.

Based on your post and other comments, it sounds like your rehab is extensive enough that the property isn't habitable.