Both have been mentioned numerous times by guests on the Bigger Pockets podcast and I have detailed notes to both books.

If that were not the case, I would not have taken that gamble.2) Tenant moving from out-of-state and didn't have a job in NOLA yet, but did have longevity in his employment history. 

I would not compromise my screening standards but if you decide to take the gamble do not offer a term lease.

you should evaluate each deal individually, unless they are being sold as a package of some sort or it gives you some other advantage.you can use the 15k deal as leverage perhaps to lower the price on the second house. if you are not cashflowing at 150k-160k dont buy it, unless you wanna gamble on appreciation. also, by owning three homes next to each other you are increasing risk because all your eggs are in one basket.

I'd rather not have to take numerous trips up to NY and would like to use a local lawyer if possible.

Currently, I am looking into the project financing that Lowe's and Home Depot offer as well as numerous personal loan platforms.

I've seen numerous cases where a dryer outlet wouldn't support the dryer due to loose connections, damaged lugs, bad breakers, etc., but in none of those cases did it damage the dryer.

., There are numerous rumors circulating and there have been numerous proposals put forth, but so far there is no actual legislation or bill pending.  

On June 1, we received a letter that due to numerous complaints they were politely requesting that we repaint our house.

If it covers much of the costs be thankful, if it produces a profit as well you gambled and hit the jack pot.