Please put your input on whether or not this seems feasible, I need the good comments and the criticism so I know exactly what to expect in the worst case scenario. 

Heck, it's hard for us part time investors to source properties, find reliable and affordable contractors, and rehab a property even when local. 

Fiverr is a great source of professionals selling their services on the side.

I think, unfortunately, your friend made some very critical mistakes that are going to cost him time and money.Here's what I see as the steps to unraveling these egregious errors:(1) Hire an attorney whom specializes in landlord/tenant law(2) Wait for the eviction moratorium in NYS to end (patience will be required here, as we're at 16 months and counting)(3) Under your attorney's advice, carry out an action against this freeloading occupant as a "licensee"  (I think it's called section 425?

Source: MashVisor and PwC Best of luck to you! 

I'm tired of passively waiting around using the MLS as my only lead source and I'm wondering if/how to use Listsource/Propstream for my purposes.I'd like my first purchase to be a duplex or SF live-in flip.

A critical component of the CARES act of 2020 helped multifamily borrowers with agency loans by providing a forbearance period at no penalty.

I am located in the DFW region so I can't directly list his property into the MLS down there unless I join, but I was wondering if there were other sources that work best to list this type of property for sale vs MLS. 

I’ve lived and invested in Pinellas x 20+ years and can offer local knowledge for sourcing if needed-happy to help.

I have been receiving conflicting information/advice from several sources regarding the necessity of creating an LLC before/during/after purchasing my first investment property.