Title search a must and you will want to look at sellers credit report to learn if he/she has an judgement pending or have child support to pay. 

Hello, I have been searching the forums & tips here, great site!

Then go onto AirBnb and search for a 5 day stay at the times you are concerned about in a residence near yours.

Make sure it isn't in a flood plain or flood way.Do your research to make sure there is value to and end buyer.Also do a title search before you buy it to make sure there are no issues that you can't easily clear up.

You can search members locally by using the BP member search tool.

There are several options to finding a local CPA.1) Use the biggerpockets search function to see if someone already is in search of a CPA in New York City.

They know my expectations (based on me sending them properties/feedback) and I use their feedback to improve my search.

No reason to use new in a rental.All the time in the world to search for good units when considering upgrading occupied existing units.

Ive been searching for examples like this on how to structure buy and hold, add value, exit 1 year brrrr type deals.

@Ericka Grant,We had a similar situation, young girl LOVED the place, signed contract, paid deposit.. then the day after the lease started, she told us her dad did a search, and said there were too many sex offenders nearby, and she wouldn't move in because she was afraid now (she saw it twice in person, no concerns).