This is just a short list to "wet your appetite" and by no means am I claiming these are the best or only books you should read/listen.  

So i'm looking to getting my feet wet in the real estate ownership world and making my first deal by purchasing a multi-family in NYC (Bronx).

@Arlan Potter Yeah, I'm thinking just make the plunge on a small, cheap fixer upper home first to get my feet wet, then move onto the investments I really want to do (MFH 2-4 units) Even if I don't make much profit, I'd still have at least something on my track record.And @Belinda Lopez thank you!

Ive always thought that recordable documents have to be wet signed.

Just know that if a loss occurs the claim check will have your name and the banks name on it and the bank will cash that check and pay off their loan leaving you owning a wet and damaged property.

Never turn off the HVAC (thermostat) when leaving the house for longer than 24 hours.No grease and oils down drains.No coffee grounds down drains.No hair down drains (try a hair catcher in showers)No nail clippings down drains.No wet wipes/baby wipes down toilets, even if they say they’re flushable.Max allowed vehicles in household = 4No pets of any kind.No salt or salt-based products on driveway and walkway.I also list out all the issued items for the house (most of this pertains to my SFH, not my other smaller units):House key(s) (2)Mailbox key(s) (2)Garage door opener(s) (2)Sliding door key(s) (2)Living room ceiling fan remote control (1)Bedroom ceiling fan remote controls (2)Gas fireplace remote control (1)Large outdoor trash bin (1)Large outdoor recycle bin (1)Indoor trash/recycle bins (2)

Like every plant it is easy to kill with chemicals and it can not grow without water. 12k seems very expensive for spray & paint; except if you had to rip our drywall and wet insulation etc..Also, your inspector should have questioned the absence of a floor drain - at least here in Milwaukee every house has one and if you can't find it, you know it's been floored over.

I have not heard of virtual notary @Brian Mcmenamin  I have go to closings and do most things DocuSign but deeds have to have wet signatures and notaries.. not sure how you do that.most folks in foreign countries have to do to US embassy to have them done. 

Now, a week afterwards, I'm finding puddles of water on the floor and it's wet around the base after her shift. 

@Brian Garlington I've been actively working on this deal for months so I don't foresee wanting to back out pending all goes smooth with financing-however I will definitely connect and when I get my feet wet with the voucher program we should talk.