Your best bet would be to clean it with bleach.

The counties on Long Island don't report Absentee Owner info, so your best bet will be Seniors with Long-time Ownership and Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores.From there, there are a lot of companies that can help with the printing and mailing.

That might be your best bet.

That is just my path, there's a million right directions, it really just depends on how you get there.As far as paperwork goes, being organized is a huge thing although in more recent years, a lot of it is based on the internet which is awesome.

I'll bet you a round of beers that the rest of the windows in that house are not perfectly aligned with the floors or ceilings or are perfectly level and plumb or square within the opening - you just don't take notice because they are alone by themselves in the wall, finish carpenters are magical wizards who make stuff that aint right look good all day long and finally, you're just not looking for it.

I think Ohio sheriff sales start the bidding at 2/3 of the assessed value.Depending on the type of auction, I'll bet it has a hidden minimum price and a right of refusal.

If you call some retail outlets, I bet you can find out who they use for financing.

You're best bet is probably talking it over with an attorney in the area. 

(Well before the internet, much less Airbnb or VRBO).

It's about the numbers you need the following info to get a Rental Property Cash Flow Analysis    Property Management Fees Repairs and Maintenance Real Estate Taxes Rental Property Insurance Homeowners/Property Association Fees Replacement Reserve Utilities - Water and Sewer - Gas and Electricity - Garbage - Cable, Phone, Internet Pest Control Accounting and Legal Advertising Actual Purchase Price Down Payment Loan Amount Acquisition Costs and Loan Fees Length of Mortgage (years) Annual Interest Rate