we originally borrowed 75% ltc from a local bank How did you add value to the deal?

But check your local laws as I suspect New York is more arduous than Missouri. 

Give 24 hours notice, you're not asking him... you're telling him. 2) If you are worried, yes you can call the local police department, explain the situation and request a police escort, it they decline at least you have it on record that you requested.

A local BRRRR is hard, even for an experience investor. 

I rent specifically to contractors working short term jobs at a local petroleum refinery.

Can I just sell the house (with the squatters) to someone local that feels like dealing with it?

Evolving Financing Landscape: Increased availability of financing options, including agency debt, CMBS loans, and local bank lending, is making it easier for investors to acquire and improve mobile home parks.

If you promise them a "rescue" and you don't get it done before the foreclosure sale they can sue you and the local authorities can investigate you.7.

Maybe some market research or asking around in local forums could give you a rough idea without going full-on data science mode.

To find vacant land, check real estate websites, local listings, or work with a real estate agent.