You should see appreciation over time and increase in income especially for a nice property. 

New York City is still a supply constrained market with ever increasing demand and that isn't set to change.

The agreement should be done by an attorney but the Trust can be a simple two page form.Partnering with family can cause long term emotional stress, if your agreement is written, signed, notarized you will avoid fights, as this is a business arrangement.

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I'm looking forward to the increased traffic of the season to help out with the over saturation issue.

I am keeping it simple.

You can always start on the lower end and increase your prices, but being realistic about your property and charging a competitive rate for the condition and location are the key to getting it rented it out, even if the goal is only to break even.

As main Real Estate brokerages consolidate, those buyer brokers that remain will increasingly transition to flat fee brokerages or self brokerages to preserve the majority of their reduced commissions. 

Something as simple as not having blackout curtains can make or break a listing. 

What are some simple CRMs that are recommended to stay organized when coming in contact with leads?