“Insider trading” ethics

[Andy Iannotti]

I have heard that in real estate “insider information “ is not only acceptable, but encouraged. I am a firefighter and do inspections on multi family dwellings. Therefore I get a real inside look at what is really going on with these houses, sometimes when people aren’t ready for it. I also have owner information, inspection, and permit history at my fingertips. Would using my career to contact these people off duty be unethical? I guess it’s a better question for my chief, just thought I’d like to hear what you guys have to say.