What about including that it's our first home purchase?

This may not be something you are concerned about but it is important to know the laws / rules.With regards to going through the eviction process, this can take some time.  

Spackling, caulking and painting are all important skills if you are planning on owning property in the future.  

There is also Pipeline Database that includes everything residential, with 4 or more units planned (not yet in DOB) and under construction (in DOB) in the five boroughs of New York City.https://nancypackesinc.com/nancy-packes-data-services/

@Steve RiesterAre you looking to have someone fund the entire project including the downpayment? 

That's also an option to temporarily bridge the gap of quitting a full-time job.It's also important to be making enough on your properties so you're cash flowing enough so you can buy more property - sounds like common sense but as mentioned you can always freelance or do something you enjoy part-time to bridge the gap in pay.

Permit included in job (unless you're paying unlicensed people significantly less) in which case u pay someone to pull the permit.

Consider including a Proof Of Funds letter to bolster your bid.

If Tenant Defaults under this Lease, Landlord may exercise all rights and remedies available under applicable law, including the right to: (i) terminate this Lease; (ii) regain possession of the Property through an eviction or similar process; (iii) recover from Tenant all unpaid Rent, including unpaid Monthly Rent, Additional Rent, Late Fees and, if applicable, holdover Rent for the period prior to Tenant’s delivery of possession of the Property to Landlord; (iv) recover all Rent payable under this Lease for the period from the date of termination for Tenant Default through the stated Expiration Date, less the amount Landlord is able to collect from any replacement tenants for that period; and (v) recover allreasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in repairing any damage to the Property, caused by the improper useby any Occupant or any guests of an Occupant, less any amounts obtained from the Security Deposit.

It is important to conduct comprehensive research beyond Zillow; you may want to hire a professional home inspector to evaluate the property's state and repair requirements, as this information will affect your offer.