All can be done on-line.  

Message me for his cell phone or you can find the business number online.

Typically, they would either:plan to manage it themselves (i.e. new home but same city) and create a lease, post a rental sign, post it online, etc., orcontact a property manager (or property management company) to take it overOnly owners that want to get burnt will call their buy/sell agent.

Your best bet is counting on capital appreciation.

With Smartmove the tenant needs to do another online application, and I'm already having them fill a paper application out, which seems like to much to a lot of tire kickers.  

Why would I pay someone (CPA or online tool) to form an LLC when I can do it by myself using the IRS website?

If so, i bet they would like to continue to earn your business via new acquisition purchase commissions.

I’ve seen multiple cases where online county records do not show everything that is on a full commitment.

A structural engineer would be your best bet to have a look. 

I have been searching for properties in the boroughs but have decided our best bet would be to start searching in Jersey (perferably close to midtown) as properties in Jersey seem to be less expensive for a 3-4 multi family house.