I seriously need to encourage my appraisal on a new build to come in much lower and need tactics to make this happen 

Sounds like you’re jumping into the deep end—NYC multifamily can be a goldmine or a nightmare depending on how you play it.

Agreed on FHA with 3.5% and 5%.

From underneath, you can see water stains and rust forming around the drain area. 

Some residential homes on the market have existing permits, and existing permits can be transferred, but again, you have to check with the city. 

But not great for BRRRRs.Where is an area within 2 hours from Manhattan where I can find a BRRRR? 

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What are some ways I can do this? 

Those will have to be paid too.Putting a property on the MLS does not stop a foreclosure sale.The lender can, or for cause, the attorney can postpone or cancel a sale.Filing a bankruptcy can sometimes stop a foreclosure.

Cash flow on traditional buy-and-hold properties can be tight unless you’re able to secure a deeply discounted deal and keep renovation costs low.That said, I regularly come across off-market properties at strong discounts and have connections with reliable contractors if you need support on that front.