(CRMC).These are companies that have been audited by the National Association of Residential Property Managers and have demonstrated a high standard for both procedures and customer service.Again, I believe the best way to find a good property manager is to seek a property manager out and has invested in advanced training and education and has attained designations, usually they also have years of experience.

Same procedure for boiler/heating system but perform a separate test on this.Usually the elbows in runs near the exterior walls break first which actually reliefs other parts of system.I have seen freeze ups where it was only minor a few elbows here and there.It really needs to be done on a case by case basis but it seems like your preparedfor the worst but I don't think it will be that bad. 

I am trying to compete with market price so not to lose passive income or take anything out of my pocket. 2)  does the regulations of tenant- landlord guideline listed in the nyc government site still pertain to me?

Though it's possible, I wouldn't advise filing an appeal yourself, as the law is complex, the procedure involves 3 levels of appeal, and you need more than a passing acquaintance with the arguments that will sway the city to give up some income.

Google "Quiet Title Missouri" for more info on what needs to be done and see this link for info on the procedure you have to go through.

Regulators are getting more involved as current methods become more popular.4.

At the properties where pet owners did not pick up after their dogs I would heat the bacon grease with a torch and then go around the yard and pour a little grease on each poop.Once the tenants found out what I was doing they picked up after their dogs.Unfortunately now with stupid landlord tenant regulations we are no longer allowed on a tenants lot without giving 24 hr notice.Probably the easiest method to correct the problem would be to give the tenants a warning notice indicating if the owners do not pick up immediately after the dogs go they will no longer be allowed to have dogs in the rental.

Does anyone know the procedure for acquiring these properties?

regulated industries require escrow for asset transactions -- because it's good business practice.Remember the old adage:  "Trust but verify."  

You may need to become familiar with SEC regulations depending on how you plan to raise funds.