That being said, I'm on the edge of my seat for some updates out of a few of our go to Non QM sources over the next couple of days. 

Certainly if you felt more comfortable with an accountant doing so, you could also do that.The last thing I would point out is if the tenant asks for clarifications on your reconciliation calculations, then you may need to go back to the seller to get receipts, utility bills, etc.

I'm ideally looking for something within an hour of Boston - areas I'm most comfortable with would include Framingham, Worcester, Haverhill, Attleboro, Salem, and Providence.

As long as honest, well-intended landlords can still make an income while providing a comfortable home for people who need it, I'm happy!  

I use models from tsmfinancialmodels.com and I just export out of costar and paste into the model and it updates automatically...then I just need to make sure I am comfortable with the costar comps.

If it was me i'd be comfortable with 6-8 months at least for reserves. 3 months is risking it and with everything going on we won't know the extent of unemployment, economy, etc til Summer.

We manage in town, but I don't feel comfortable enough to purchase in NB myself.

My problem is I have not been able to walk through a property in person due to owners not being comfortable with the current social restrictions.

May be a comfortable placeholder.(8) Landscaping and driveway: $10,000 (your guess).

Would still recommend making the offer you're comfortable with if you love the house and fundamentally its a good deal