I don't know if this is for you, but my husband and I have mentored quite a few investors in Canada and helped them purchase their own multifamily. 

I have already spent quite a bit on attorney's fees myself. 

Quote from @Chris Magistrado: This is a terrible idea.87% of all real estate agents quit within two years.

On the flip side, the margins aren’t quite as high as with rehab projects.

(NY counties are generally quite expensive)Do you have home owners insurance to cover fire or other damage?

If for some reason this falls through should I attempt to offer more money for a quit claim deed or proceed with the newspaper notification process. 

Real estate is not a get rich quick scheme or something I would quit my day job for unless you are set up for it.

I just found out today that one of my tenants didn't pay rent and was sent a pay or quit notice but the notice provides them 30 days to pay or quit. 

It's just going to cost you quite a bit of money to have your accountant prep all of them.

(Respectfully- Please don't tell me to save up and quit my job it's just not realistic for me and won't be anytime soon)If you read the threads on BP concerning wholesaling, you should be able to draw a few conclusions1. 99% of people trying wholesaling fail2.