@Luke GrieshopFirst position is the first note and mortgage lein recorded against a property.Second Position is any subsequent note and mortgage lien recorded against a property that already has a first.Basically First and Second indicates superiority of the lien and who has first dibs when it comes to foreclosure. 

If anyone has a lead on a lease option in this area that would also be great!

You can be a scout for investors providing leads etc.

I guess that leads to the question of how do I know how much the airport comment affects the price?

You never know what connections will lead to.Starting Out - Here you'll find answers to many common questionsFinancing - Probably the biggest hurdle for most people.

Hello all, does anybody have any tips, tricks, or general ideas as to how to navigate the local tax assessor's site in Buffalo to enhance lead generation?

Thanks for any leads. 

Others are glued in place in the pipe, or if they're really old leaded into place and either way have no extension.

@Luis C CenicerosIt is likely that the tax/legal questions that you have have already been asked and answered here on Biggerpockets.Yes - every situation may not be the same and your case may be slightly different but BP search function will be a good start.I will also echo what @Michael Plaks suggests that you should first atleast have a business plan before you communicate with a professional.A detailed specific question will lead to a detailed specific answer.A generic question will lead to a generic answer.

At worst, the leads the homeowners down an infuriating path of trying to get mistakes fixed (City workers tend to not be all that great at admitting a mistake).