And please include the following:-How much do you have to invest-Do you have additional equity partners-How are your personal financesJust to be honest, you're unlikely to be able to invest in the tri-state area, even in Suffolk County.

Hello,I'm working on building my real estate brand and am having a hard time deciding how much to combine or separate the sales side of my business from the investing side of things.

Or worse, if I wanted to use a different contractor to finish it out, would I need to pull brand new permits and go thru a rough in inspection again?

Michael,  I used to work deals in Covina, CA for a large auto franchise brand.  

Respected for his unique blend of creative and analytical thinking underpinned with a commitment to collaboration, intelligent risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership presence within dynamic organizations he knows how to keep it real and close the deal.In addition to his business interests, Mark is involved in numerous community outreach and volunteer organizations including the South Brentwood Residents Association (advisory board member,) local homeless advocacy group The Giving Spirit (chairperson-fundraising, community outreach,) American Youth Soccer League (referee and division mentor,) and the Girl Scouts of America to name a few.

Stifel bank - I know several people, including clients (I'm an investor-friendly agent) who use them for that specific reason.  

And I'm thinking a brand flag would look favorably upon it for my first deal, at least.

I'd recommend enforcing your lease agreement and if it did not allow pets, send notice of non-compliance in accordance with the rules in your jurisdiction and, if not cured, ask them to leave (including eviction filing).  

Even my $3,360/yr maintenance budget feels a little low to me based on the rehab to be done on the first floor.Now, when I plug these numbers into the calculator referenced above (including an 8% vacancy and $280/mo for repairs and maintenance), I can see that you'll have monthly expenses of $1,640.  

There is a Texas Real Estate Commission form that includes all that.