Typically, when rentals have been on the market for that long here in Columbus, it's because they're asking too much for rent. 

You still have a month but I do think MTRs in markets with a lot of competition can be a bit harder to get bookings on before you have reviews.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

There are some that will post on the Bigger Pockets market place but you'll find tons of them on Facebook.  

waiting and saving capital to purchase when the markets better?  

FYI August is a slow time for the NYC market.

Each market has its own unique laws and regulations. 

@Marcus Auerbach I have seen marketed a closed-cell padding for basements desired to reject moisture associated with that space.

But in today's market, with prices at very high levels, it is hard to cash flow at 100% financing.

Additionally, you’ll build equity and can leverage that for future investments.Flipping: On the other hand, flipping can provide quicker returns, but it’s generally more hands-on and carries more risk, especially in uncertain markets.