The people who were renting out the side I'm going to be renovating/occupying left a bunch of stuff in it; couches, mattress, food in the fridge, trash in various places, etc.

It had to be rationed out through a custodian to make sure all bills, expenses, food etc was covered)Such was the case of, lets call her “Marta”.Mid forties, “Marta” was an interesting individual, well known in this area for her unusual antics.

So after research a FHA loan looked like my plan.Another food for thought.

I have decided to sell my land that i was goin to do that to. only because i do NOT know how to get the cash to accomplish it and i do have a business that is taking off and i  need to go with it. cause it can make me $60 G in one month. anyway, i am still intrigued with the tiny house homestead idea.. maybe on an offgrid organic farm; to go along with my wild food plant business.  

I'm in the Phoenix-Metro market, and as a longtime resident who's had a career in outside sales spanning 15+ years, I've seen every nook of the metro area and NoAZ and I'll put this forward:  I'd advise taking a good look at any and all comps offered you by 'wholesalers' with more than a grain of salt.  

(but because of what i do (my other business is in wild food plants) they would go hand in hand. and may compliment one another. 

Full-time residents qualify for a homestead exemption, and seniors may qualify for additional deductions from property taxes.State Sales Tax4% (food and prescription drugs are exempt).

Eventually, I convinced one of my residents that they were better off seeking a different place to call home.They did a midnight move, leaving couches, chairs, bedding, uneaten food, etc all over the place. 

This year I bought my first investment property in Centereach and luckily my tenants cover my taxes and mortgage payments so my jobs paycheck is used for other things (cc payments, food etc etc)I think that the best move to invest anywhere in NY is to look at multifamily units in BK or queens.

Full of culture, great food, interesting people  - and HUGE hassles trying to get things done or actually reach a living breathing person who will help you get what you need.I was mentioning this to one of my agents this morning.