No, it's not a normal business practice and does not pass the smell test.From driving? 

A Property Manager can also assist with understanding local regulations and the practical aspects of property management, ensuring you make a well-informed decision.Feel free to share more about your specific needs.

Invelo is a true all-in-one solution for real estate investors, built with industry-proven best practices.

For those interested, a combination of mortgages with no “due on sale” clause, mortgage companies loose due diligence, and title insurers willingness to “turn a blind eye” to practices that wouldn’t pass scrutiny now, resulted in tactics like the “second mortgage crank” which not only allowed investors to purchase properties with no money out of pocket but allowed investors to actually walk away from closing with “cash in their pocket”.

Looking at the places, they are all the "weird" kind or have some kind of alternative building practice.

To get started, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent and lender, practice analyzing deals, and network through local investor meetups.

Here are 3 practical strategies that might help you take your investment business to the next level.1.

It's deceptive practice, plain n simple. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Practice analyzing deals, explore surrounding markets if NYC feels too competitive, and stay persistent, closing your first deal takes time but is well worth the effort.Good luck!