@Matthew Dunnwe used onlinejobs.ph to hire VAs to run the dynamic pricing through price labs and answer guest questions via vrbo & airbnb. 

Depending on where in NYC the property is located, the building can be old enough so that it has no official CO on file (this happens when building had original paper documentation but the city lost/misplaced in moves, fires, damages, etc.) - this is something that the title company will dig out. 

Details to follow, the numbers are not exact:My client owns her current home, which has a little bit left on the original mortgage.

It can be helpful to post your specific concerns as well, then see who has experience to help you Great answer! 

Originally posted by @Marie Steward:Hi BP,After a few years of searching for a single family home (and being priced out of our target neighborhood) my husband and I decided to instead purchase a 2-3 unit multi-family home in the Bronx, NY.

I know it's not an answer to your questions, but just an option if ever needed.

@Albert RotheHere is your answer: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/839015-are-sy...and, even more technical: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...

Originally posted by @Natalie Schanne:@Joe Papp - In New Jersey, the maximum security deposit (including any refundable pet fees) is 1.5x monthly rent.

Happy to answer any questions you may have!

As you have probably read, there are no perfect answers and I hope you find your answer through accumulating knowledge and bits from everyone's different contributions (the great thing about the forums).