Also, if I pass on the house because of the level of rehab needed, should I try and get a wholesaler involved?

I am new to the real estate community, looking to learn more about and get involved with low or no money investing and then grow into other avenues of real estate investing.

What is the best ways that you have had success with to find foreclosres and do I need  to involve an agent?

Fortunately she has family that lives on the same road as the property and can keep "an eye on it", but will not be involved in any property management needs.

I am always interested in new opportunities, as long as it makes sense for everyone involved.  

The process involves hiring an architect for plan submissions to the board.  

.#2 - You Don't Need to Just Buy a Property to Be Involved in Real EstateI've said this before in my other posts, but my experience have helped drill home this one very important point - If you don't have money or experience and you want to get involved in real estate, find a way to GIVE VALUE to others.

But when higher dollar transactions are involved, there are various methods of the value analysis.

Sad situation for everyone involved.

You have demonstrated your ability to save, coupled with the fact that your credit is excellent....You are on your way to achieving your RE investment goal.But, you might want to look outside of NY as well, so that you are not turned off completely from getting involved with RE investment because of the NY high priced market.Frankly, I myself have invested out of state because of this very reason.