But there are some third party water suppliers (AQUA and PA American Water for example), and if tenant has the water bill in tenant's name with these suppliers then there will not be a lien for unpaid water bills.Some landlords use different approaches when unpaid water bills can become a lien.

Dual agency is legal in New York, and it's sweet for the agent (because the agent can double side the commission), but it's really not the best situation for a buyer and a seller.Dual agency requires you to give up some of the fiduciary duties that an agent owes to you - so you're really getting diminished service by using the seller's agent in the same transaction.At a bare minimum, ask the seller's agent if you can use another agent in his brokerage - that way at least you can keep all of the fiduciary duties intact. 

@Jeremy Petersen, most experts feel that legal entitlements to create options for best and highest use do not disqualify you from a 1031. 

If you buy a HUD home, are there any legal stipulations that would prevent you from turning it into a rental, or anything else that would hinder an investor?

The synergy between those 3 parties will make the rehab process a lot less stressful for you.

Legal name is Matthew, but feel free to call me Alex.

Your expectation might be different than the contractor.Generally both parties have insurance and all that, but there is shared liability in the project.  

@Moncy Samuel - there should be some legal lingo in your lease agreement that covers this.

They wouldn't let the agencies I paid buy the property because they refused to sell to a 3rd party. 

Can seller carrying a note legally file a UCC Lien?