Although I am opposed to hiring property management companies, I would really consider it in this case. 

I'm not opposed to "more debt" but I wouldn't go in and trade out of a 3.375% interest rate.  

I've definitely used Airbnb while in NYC, but more for leisure as opposed to business travel. 

.• During initial and annual inspections of pre-1978 units that are occupied or will be occupiedby families with children under 6 years of age, the inspector must conduct a visualassessment for deteriorated paint surfaces and the owner must stabilize deteriorated surfaces.Applicable areas include painted surfaces within the dwelling unit, exterior painted surfacesassociated with the dwelling unit, and common areas of the building through which residentsmust pass to gain access to the unit and areas frequented by resident children under six yearsof age, including play areas and child care facilities.most likely with no egress will not be approved as 5br because they wont know for sure who will occupy each room, fire codes and all , just probably was a nonissue with current family make up, also basement railings spacing as opposed to living spaceon the other hand if she buys it, she can put who she wants where after they are no longer inspectingHUD has a program that the voucher amount goes to mortgage, but homeownership vouchers are not available everywhere, she would still have to qualify for a mortgage based on disability payments, there are local and state agencies that may help her alsoIs she currently qualified for a 3br with just her and her son?

How do you go about getting in touch with a "true" wholesaler as opposed to a time-wasting one who doesn't offer true wholesale prices?

As far as illegal AirBnB rentals, I think most cities are over reacting due to pressure from the hotel lobbies and NIMBYists who probably never knew their was a short term rental in their neighborhood before they looked it up on one of the marketing sites.I'm not opposed to regulation but right now, short term rental owners have to navigate a regulatory mine field in many cities that seems to change by the hour.

The risks are only in the minds of those that are opposed to the industry.

Goal is to generate income through rental properties, but I'm not opposed to a flip, but that would probably be a partner situation.

I'm not opposed to spending the money I just want to have an idea.

So, you’re buying sub2 as opposed to actually assuming the loan?