I started the process to get permits for the rehab but it was absurd.

I'm new to the BP community and I just started my real estate investment journey in NYC/NJ area.Currently, I'm looking for a general contractor that serves the hamilton heights  area for a small job.

It caught a juniper on fire which caught 2 units on fire.  

Saw your post in the bigger pockets forums about getting things started in real estate.

I wanted the house and got emotionally attached ... to the neighborhood because I knew the prices starting to go up in this neighborhood quickly.

Especially post covid with all the supply chain issues that followed.  4-6 months is a much more realistic timeline and if the builder is off any worth you might have to get in line.  4-6 months is assuming you have closed on the property, permits are in place, a contract is signed, and the weather allows me to start today.  

I need help on how to start a system to buy and sell tax deeds.

Curious everyone's thoughts on 1) whether I should rent this out as an entire unit or on a room-by-room basis, and 2) what seems like a fair starting rent to list it at?

If I keep waiting and listening to the what IF's I will never get started.

First, do I need to talk with a real estate attorney,  CPA, or other before I even start this?