Keep in mind that rates does not fully translate everything.

just looked at their website.. just a company buying land in very common markets were there are thousands of vacant lots ..

That has gone smoothly with the exception of one unit that I have my disabled brother living in.

That's three hours out of that manager's day, plus gas. 

Get it rented through the winter, then you can rent it at market rate in the spring/summer.

Hey Quentin, It sounds like you’re in a solid position to start your real estate investment journey, especially with the equity you’ve built up in your home and your ability to handle renovations.

Hello, My RE Partner and I have been running our STR in Kingston NY for just about 1 year now.

My cost for that work was about $250 and a day of my time.

this is a specific need you have and maybe there are attorneys here on BP in NY that can help, but having worked with jurisdictions before - with it being early december - these officials do not move very quickly so hopes of closing before year end could be complicated.

The Bigger Pockets community and podcast has been a major resource and mentor in helping me learn the ropes of real estate investing.