If you are flipping $2M homes, providing repeat business for an agent in the $2M price point, then I'd recommend building a relationship with a great local agent and negotiating a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Heck my local credit union pays 3.5% on its basic account. 

Hello All, I'm curious if there are any local meet ups on Long Island ny.

The admin fee is higher than what I have seen in my locality but if it is reasonable, OK. 

Another trick from investers I’ve worked with is chatting up folks at local meetups who’ve recently navigated the same municipality.. they’re often happy to share how fast or slow things move.

This shows the importance of networking locally, building your connections and your "tribe". 

The only inconvenience is I have to pay booking.com a commission at the end of the month, and I have to remit the local taxes myself vs.

    - Criminal, eviction, employment and background check- No guarantor outside of householdThanks in advance for answersGross income should be 3x rent, or whatever your locality allows, with the section 8 counted towards that income.

Before you commit I would talk to banks, probably local banks are better than regional or national. 

If you're a landlord, then you'll want to educate yourself on the local laws.