That includes marketing, being at REI meetings, having an online presence, and there are so many other people digging for off market deals, so you have to find a way to separate yourself from the competition somehow 

If i do choose to buy in NY, i plan on refinancing the earliest possible for a lower rate.

See the Delaying Financing Exclusion for more details on refinancing before 6 months.

I also screen all pets (weeds out the tenants that have bought a fake ESA certificate online) and charge pet rent. 

What counties offer OTC lists online?

What are some of the restrictions you have to take into account on the refinance when doing the BRRRR method? Isn’t there restrictions on the property seasoning or “cashing out” on an investment property? Does the l...

At no cost, just go online and register. 

Joe, I by no means have any answers, I am really looking on this thread for the same reason you are. from what I understand refinancing and a HELOC both have closing costs and the fees associated.

Yes, you need to see if there is a recorded easement/agreement and also read the language in the two deeds.....both should be available online.

I just starting in flipping in Jan 2018 and was looking for my second flip property as my first was starting to wind down, so I decided to explore the online auction world.