New York home sellers must make disclosures under updated law in shift away from 'buyer beware'For the past 22 years, Long Islanders selling their homes could avoid answering detailed questions about their property by giving a $500 credit to buyers.They no longer have that option starting Wednesday, when new changes to state law take effect.

Can't do another HELOC...Is seller financing the only option in this case?

These cities are not only close to the airport but also benefit from ongoing development projects and a growing demand for rental accommodations.

Looking for a way to get property for business that can essentially operate from a 2 car garage.So options are anywhere from FHA-SBA-USDA-A piece of grass and a metal building-seller financing-CDFI'sI like the look of USDA loans but, anyone experience with them?

I've had broken windows, paint, and plumbing items flagged for repair but never stairs; although I have seen some really poorly constructed staircases and it's not terribly surprising to me that something like that could get flagged.Ultimately It's negotiable with the seller, although you should come to terms with the fact that you're an FHA buyer, and the seller would not have this issue with a conventional buyer; it entirely depends on your circumstances whether this is actually something the seller should pay for or not. 

Should I be contacting expired listings on the MLS, foreclosed listings, distressed sellers etc … Also does anyone have recommendations on how to build relationships with banks, credit unions, investor-friendly title companies, contractors, appraisers etc?

Conduct detailed market research to identify neighborhoods with strong rental demand and potential for income growth.

What else would they have issues with if they were moving in.Will they become nightmare demanding tenants?

The seller said they would come down $20k and initially I was pretty happy.

If you offer list price + seller concession on 50k to buy down your rate to approximately 5.5%.