I don't really have time to get multiple quotes since this needs to be fixed ASAP (tenant currently cannot shower as it is backed up).He claims that putting "copper sulfite at the joints" will "eliminate any risk of roots growing around the new piping." 

Because of this my insurance policy cancelled the my plan and after working with multiple insurance brokers I cannot find anyone willing to insure my property.

Because of this my insurance policy cancelled the my plan and after working with multiple insurance brokers I cannot find anyone willing to insure my property.

First, I am considering doing multiple offers on a single property with different terms.

We buy / sell multiple properties every year no worries all within the guidelines of IRS.Good Luck

Get multiple bids, as prices for this can vary widely. 

Going rent is $1600-1700Our long term goal is to acquire multiple rental properties and this would have been our first BUT now I’m thinking it would probably be best to sell and buy something that cash flows better?

Always good to see someone from Queens becoming active on Bigger Pockets.Your property management experience will prove to be very helpful in the future as you move onto acquiring multiple rental properties.

Keep engaging on BP, listen to the podcast, and definitely read as many books as you can on REI and the mindsets that create successful investors. 

If you plan to buy multiple properties a year you will save on commission, it’s another source of revenue,you can bid on multiple properties, it’s leverage to network with other agents, you learn the valuation of property, and most importantly you move on your terms.Having an agent license is very beneficial when starting out and you have a full time job.