I saw that you specifically said "quality tenants" but you cannot determine if a quality tenant is going to look at one site over the other.

However, there may be certain exemptions or procedures available in your jurisdiction to avoid reassessment in specific situations, such as when transferring property between family members.The approach suggested by the tax assessor office, where Aunt A provides evidence that she was only a co-signer and has no ownership interest in the property, could help support your case for avoiding reassessment.

To help with you issue of cash flow, consider the idea of financing your rehab budget with your hard money lender.

Do you have any specific guidelines you like to follow with your investing?

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

., because I don't need all the extra services they provide; I just need an accounting service specifically for PM.

I currently use Propstream but have found that their data is stale in many cases, specifically regarding last sale dates and properties listed as in foreclosure that no longer are.  

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Can anyone recommend a solid attorney in New York (long Island) to review docs specifically leases??

Dm me if you have any specific questions or need resource references.