The marketing/advertising firm, aka RE broker, is not the expert in building codes, zoning, structural engineering, neighborhood safety, etc.As a prudent investor, always do your own due diligence or you'll end up being (unitentionally) misguided by a RE broker's information.  

Thankfully I have no property in NY.I loved this quote which shows just how clueless people are about housing issues:“Housing instability is at the root of so many problems facing our city, such as exacerbating homelessness and hunger, failing to meet our children’s educational needs, and undermining public safety,” said the CWTU in a statement.

Add outdoor security cameras (just let guests know they’re there) and maybe some motion-sensor lights for extra safety.

They usually cherry-pick fire and safety related items from new editions of the building code that just can't wait, in their opinion.

I'd say everything else is the consequence of the 2 points above - the weather and the state of economic affairs influences everything else, including safety, infrastructure, the condition of housing stock, etc.

Hire a licensed and insured electrician there are codes that are in place to protect people and property it is a safety risk that you should not cut corners to save a few dollars on.

@Alex LonginidisPrioritize immediate safety and mid-term needs for house repairs and upgrades.

Within minutes of uploading entire disclosure packet, it automatically detects various type of documents (home inspection, TDS, solar, roof, pest etc.) and creates an insightful report of safety risks, costly repairs.

Hey Lenny,Love to see that you also got the Real Estate bug so youngI recommend a BRRRR/house-hack for your first oneBuy a place that you can live in with a low downpayment, fix it up, and then you will have the option to 1) Refinance and live in it2) Refinance and rent it out3) Sell and do it over again4) Dont refinance and continue to live in it5) Dont refinance and rent it outYou will have a ton of flexibility and the safety of knowing you have a place to livePlease reach out via DM if you have any questions moving forward.

When I'm investing in trust deeds - my primary concern is the safety of the principal.