Are you currently in the STR or LTR space / are you looking to expand into one or the other as you grow your portfolio? 

I've often found that just going right to the expert in the space is going to be the most direct source of info.

2) Electrical: Because we have no heat, we've been using two space heaters.

Proximity to Major Northeastern CitiesBuffalo’s location near major urban centers like New York City and Boston makes it an attractive alternative for buyers seeking more affordable housing without sacrificing access to urban amenities.5.

Not a lot of municipalities allow that sort of structure as living space in our area.

The city is in a desert so they have lots of space to build on, and the current problem is oversupply.

To get access to the maximum amount of equity, I would recommend Tower Credit Union.

I would also encourage you to look into the house hack space. 

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OP, keep in mind not having access to heating and sharing same water heater and etc will require an easygoing tenant in the nextgen.