I may also consult with a local attorney. 

Establishing strong connections with local real estate agents, property managers, financiers, and investors can offer priceless knowledge, access to opportunities, and potential collaborations.Good luck!

Utilizing their favorable financing relationships to then secure a ~$1M loan from a local credit union.

Like @Bruce Woodruff mentioned above, get a plat map (not a typo, its a property line map) from the local assessor's office, planning office or county clerk and give it to the surveyor. 

A long-term colleague and active local broker brought the pocket listing.

What are the challenges and opportunities in staffing for assisted living facilities in New Jersey and New York, considering local labor markets?

Hey @Hunter GibsonI am a local lender in the area and I've helped multiple investors in Cincinnati.

Unless you are going to start getting rid of the slow paying tenants and replace them with ones that pay on time, it is time to find something local.

Property evaluation should weigh aspects like locale, community perks, rental needs, property state, and chances for renovations.When you're investing in a different state, it's important to do your homework and look into the market and locations you're targeting.

Just get a deal and post it in the local forums, if good it will be gone in a day, All the best