I can save a fair bit on state tax and rent as I'm currently living in California. 

I purchased my first investment property through an online auction for delinquent property tax.

If you are setting aside funds for capex, taxes, insurance, or other expenses that don't occur monthly, transfer those funds to Savings each month and hold them there until it's time to spend them.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Property Taxes Will Likely Increase After You Move Out•If you have a homestead exemption, it will be removed when you convert the home into a rental.

Instead, it could impact your cost basis in the property, which would affect depreciation and future tax calculations.

He owns 1031 Federal Exchange and is also a tax attorney. 

We normally meet on the third Monday of the month but that will not be the case in April as that is the Tax filing deadline of April 15th..

All the best to you during your last semester.Househacking is one of the most common routes for new investors in NY.For best returns, I'd recommend focusing on South and Southeast Queens, Central and Southeast Brooklyn, and the Bronx.There are parts of the suburbs (Westchester and Long Island) that have househack opportunities but the property taxes are higher and the commute time to NYC is longer.Abel

There are tons of other metrics to consider such as rental rate, job demand, growth, path of progress, taxes, schools, crime, and on and on.