Let's say you spent a month on the initial preparation: cleaning, painting, shopping for furnishings, assembling IKEA furniture and so on.

I pay attention to local amenities like shops, parks, and restaurants, because they make the area more appealing to tenants.

I actually had come across your post below in the Events forum and thought to myself it would have been nice to attend that to see first hand a local flip and talk shop about the process.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1215682-chec...I am happy to hear that someone with your experience in the region feels that Westchester is a market with some potential.

If you're only really working your local market, and mostly driving for dollars, and want essentially a 1 stop shop that can do most things pretty well, then Deal Machine should work for you. 

If you are looking to list the portfolio, the agent could do Loopnet and the MLS.If you are looking for a private sale I have a few investors that I could shop it to, as well some private groups that I am a member of.

When I purchased my property, I had read all the exciting developments in the works...indoor waterpark, shops, new hotels, restaurants, etc., but was severely disappointed when I went recently with my family. 

If your not shopping you loan I feel you arent doing your job as an investor. 

If there were ever a time to shop multiple carriers and even multiple agents (if necessary), that time is now. 

I work a full time job at a wood shop building custom cabinetry.

Next piece of advice is shop this deal around with someone through the forums or local real estate groups (google for your area).