@Ronald M Padilla I’m seeing so many syndications that are in trouble right now that I wouldn’t recommend that platform.

Is that how they choose any other profession who takes on a task with high stakes, a doctor, a lawyer? 

New to real estate investing so any help/recommendations means more than you know :) Does anyone know what would be the easiest or most efficient way to go about getting a new quadplex built in the Greater Atlanta/surrounding area?

His negative reaction and aversion to wanting a neutral third party to play referee was a tip off to me to do more research and after paying $25USD for an online background check on the seller I discovered he had multiple judgements against him for business fraud even though the title to the property was clear.My personal lessons from my scammer were1.

Additionally, should I consider tax implications, given New York’s reputation for high taxes?

Nobody I know of uses faxes any more whether hard copy or online.

All other sites it's 100% to save us time and hassle. 

I recommend letting your tenant go in peace and stick with one year leases in the future.

Our primary site for leads has always reliably been Furnished Finders. 

This likely will vary by state.I do agree with you there is some definite potential to this approach especially for buyers with high incomes (and high tax rates) and looking for post retirement income streams.