If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

However, the person who knows how to effectively use AI tools like ChatGPT to get more done will replace you.

The conversation went well and we moved forward. 

I only use it for my personal stuff, and exclude anything that has to do with my rentals, which I'm assuming would be the plan for yourself.

Do not just get randoms, this is going to take a lot of work to protect your privacy and personal residence.

I'm a talker so I've definitely ended up in conversations longer than I needed to.Sometimes, its not a bad thing.

It sounds like you personally are focused on an urban infill strategy which maximizes density and price per square foot rent.

Andy, I'm sorry to hear that your going through this, I don't personally know anyone dealing with such difficult tenants, but do know several Brooklyn based land lords who got tenants out in order to do reno. or dramatically increase rent. 

I found myself attending in-person networking almost weekly prior to the pandemic, but we live in a different world, and the digital shift has made it harder.Currently looking for personal investment deals in the area, and also passionate about connecting other local investors with trusted service providers.

If you have the bandwith, adding bedrooms/bathrooms or a new HVAC can significantly increase ARV.First-timers often over-focus on minor cosmetic changes like new paint, luxury upgrades that aren't necessary for the area, and personal preferences that don't align with market trends.Let me know if you have further questions.Good luck!