If you can get a 4 unit and a basement, that would be ideal and create major cash flow and equity creation, plus you can not worry about a property manager and boost your yield.COVID has loosened everything up and now 5% can be had in Manhattan, 6%-7% in Brooklyn and even 8% in the Bronx.

It's mentally tough.  

I was negative in my post because I was being transparent in my frustrations and wanted to be honest in where I am at mentally to get honest feedback so I appreciate all that have replied.

I'm glad I didn't know the house had been condemned when I did the project - I don't know that I was mentally prepared for that uncertainty.The process here goes:First declared a public nuisanceThen fully condemned and put on a list to demoThat said, most cities have very limited resources with regards to actually demolishing and give a huge nod/bias to situations where investors are fixing stuff up. 

They are both mentally ill, and tenant #2 was a good friend of mine of 10 years.

I Want To Try And Get My First Deal By The End Of This Month I Am Tired Of Working At A Warehouse My Mental Health Is Taking A Hit From Doing The 9-5 Grind.

If you're looking at multi-family try to look for the very lowest cost duplex you can... but even that isn't likely to work out numbers wise for a conforming loan without a boost to your pay. 

(I always thought a child could drown in a lot less.)Code enforcement finally had it removed after they attempted to use a 'snow fence' to meet the fencing code.Our Ins cancels/boosts premiums for pools & if we buy a property with an above ground we tear it down a.s.a.p.As far as tenant ins we often add their policy to the cost of our own, but in their name.

Tighten up the yard to boost curb appeal.

This refinance will allow our company to receive 50% of our initial equity back as proceeds and subsequently boosting our investment returns.