For example, have you used smart home devices, community engagement platforms, or data analytics to better understand and meet tenant needs?

What would be a solid next step?   

Thank youI understand what you are saying but if I have a 5 mile drive to work daily I do not need to have a ferrari. 

I don't understand it.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.What else can we assist you with?

I would not play around with creative finance in terms of spending time trying to find it because it will end up not being the best use of your time unless you have marketing money and understand the different scripts and way you can help people with seller finance or sub to.

First I understand what they are referring to, but it sounds like they may not understand the dynamics of investment properties and this specific kind of financing. 

As I understand it, the payment process on that platform is similar to platforms like OwnerRez, where you use stripe or some other third-party processing system for payments.

But  you also need to understand recapture income when you sell, which is basically a 25% tax on all the accumulated depreciation deductions you've take over the years.

Read books, listen to podcasts, and join online forums like BiggerPockets to learn from experienced investors and understand different investment strategies.Market Research: While the New York market may be expensive, there are still pockets within the state and neighboring states where properties are more affordable and can generate positive cash flow.