And the reason why your "tale of two halves" will play out as you described.Demand:  This has actually been high almost all along, but rent growth hasn't materialized in response due to high levels of new supply. 

These are big money plays life changing profits but RISK you bet..

Honestly, the first question that you and your wife need to ask yourself is whether this is primarily an investment or primarily a house for fun. 

I just hope that there's a way to enforce compliance more strictly.As is, the playing field is uneven.

I also understand accounting and legality may play a role.

Quote from @Derrick Lewis: I looked up NY state law just for fun and found a good list of recommended practices.

I'm going to wait till the end of July 28,2020 and see how everything plays out.

Period.If he keeps playing games, I would a) walk away from the deal, and b) report him to the State RE Board.chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySect...

The rooms are unfurnished and the tenants are very low-maintenance (hardly know they are there). 2+Unit Buildings here and nearby currently sell for $1.5M on average.I bought the property 16 years ago, so my mortgage rate is very low (2.2%) Even though the property is cashflow positive, my bigger play is the average 5% yearly appreciation.I'm looking for others who are interested in house-hacking in this neighborhood. 

I’m building a tech solution that should drive more buyer leads to an agent’s pipeline. But to build this I will need access to NAR APIs. Is there any developer here who can share their experience building with the AP...