There's a lot of rejection and disappointment in this industry, so pushing through all that will make you tougher. 

This is definitely a “get rich slow scheme” but it’s an extremely lucrative journey! 

If property taxes are not paid services will go away, creating extreme poverty, and let's look at Flint Michigan the city lost residents who paid for services and local taxes its a downward spiral.

Just as if you don't opt in will be prominent I am betting.With so many people taking things to the extreme, it could have an impact.

Being involved in MAREIA, I can also tell you that most of the state and especially the I-95 corridor is very tenant friendly so it is extremely important to screen tenants or it will take months to get them out if they don't pay rent or otherwise breach you lease.Don't get discouraged.

Don't expect to make any actual money for 5 years is also a good thought pattern, just so you don't get disappointed.

It was  extremely hot.

I recently made the decision alongside my significant other to sublet our 1 bedroom apartment in the Bronx to take advantage of a studio apartment that became available to us for an extremely cheap price.

Do not let anyone pressure you into closing early if you do not feel comfortable.It could be a multitude of reasons why the seller wants to close sooner - they don't want you to back out as has been mentioned and know that prices will drop, they need the money due to being laid off, don't want to be stuck with property tax burden, they don't want to deal with the hassle of trying to rent it out when it's extremely difficult to find tenants right now.

The costs can be extremely high, but in mid to high end areas, you could come out well ahead in the end.