Place a notification for those people as their articles are often posted not only on their publication site but on other news sites as well so you can keep up to date.

People always say there's no value but that's not for you to determine.

You've gotten a great response above from @Michael Plaks I'll also note that for this or any similar "strategy" people come across to just step back and ask the following: Does this have a genuine profit/business motive? 

By poisoning the rats, you're letting them roam free into the world where people's pets can eat them, not wise. 

Getting that first property is exciting—and yeah, NYC is no joke when it comes to price of entry.Honestly, a lot of people I’ve talked to in your shoes end up finding better opportunities just outside the city.

I feel sorry for the people losing everything in the fires , insurance will go up .But I wish I was the guy  driving this bulldozer ;t=162s

I do want to thank people for taking the time to answer this. 

Hey Kyle, Checkout Adam Locklear he offers mentoring to people who want to learn more about real estate investing. 

Just a note, people think "Hard Money", "Private Money", and "Bridge Loans" are the same.

It doesn't sound like a showstopper to me.Did you ask the plumber if there is anything people can flush that will help keep the lines clear?