Your rentals cash flow $7000/month, according to the banks once you factor in your other income you have $18K a month...where is that money going? 

Essentially still making the Brrrr method work with this type of loan? 

The homes are also priced well for the size, and it sounds like you like big homes that can stretch your money. 

She went above and beyond, even making what seemed like an impossible situation smooth and stress-free.

Who do you know that is looking to make a move in the next few months?"...

Making sure to only send money on the most important rooms like kitchen and bathrooms.

Some states also require an annual license fee to own and operate an LLC so that could also cause a potential for increased costs there as well.I would consult with a real estate attorney to see if an LLC makes sense from a legal standpoint and advise your accountant as to your decision so the appropriate tax filings can be made. 

I have owned many properties in Westchester over the past 30 years, but it's best to make them fix the permitting or rip it out or use those things as a way to get a better price, which you won't get in Westchester.You only accept as-is bathrooms or basements without permits when you are going to do a full rehab yourself and can get a temporary CO.

I feel like rates have to drop a lot to make a difference.

Someone suggested going for a student housing rezoning permit but I don't want it to take up a huge portion of the time of my contract or cost exorbitant amounts of money..