I have pest control done on all my single families quarterly.

(See the internet on how to use this for flea control)--it's harmless to people and pets, but wipes out fleas very fast, and lasts.It must be (Food Grade or it will kill humans and pets--so be careful) https://www.amazon.com/Harris-Diatomaceous-Earth-Powder-Duster/dp/B072J8Z28FIf the area does have a major flea problem outside, an extermination company can come out and deal with it, but inside the white powder works better and is safer.Just my 2 cents.

I’m the owner-operator of Maintenance Control 360, LLC. 

By that I mean what are you offering in terms of time to close, earnest money, shorter inspection period, offering to pay seller's closing costs, waiving appraisal and financing contingencies, etc.Find out how how you can go on a particular property and still meet your goals if you do venture into offering over ask.

We totally renovated the home and had pest control services come and spray a few times after they moved out, but apparently we needed a few more sprays before it was truly roach-free.

I'm not entirely familiar with the NY market but I imagine you'd have to venture out pretty far from the city in order to house hack something that would appreciate enough to be a solid investment.You can generate passive income much more quickly by going out of state (the midwest in particular).

An investor that we have done plenty of work for knew that I wanted to get into the business and offered a joint venture where he finds and funds the deal and I take care of the rehab.

Also, one owner cannot control the HOA, and if the structure has more than four units which is not clear in this post no one owner can owner more than 2.

A GC will typically have a google folder with photos to update you on progress but nothing beats physical quality control inspections.

The process can continue on and on and on into larger and better properties, more doors, and more cashflow every month, as we continue to control the properties and rent them out to solid tenants.All of this hasn't even mentioned Real Estate market will continue to rise, as an example my grandparents bought a house in Rye new York 40 years ago for 75k, when they retired they sold the house for 950k and flew down to florida to enjoy the rest of their time.