Only work with the top people who have years of maintaining a good reputation and track record.

You and I both know that NYC is flooded with foreign capital driving the RE prices through the roof, and consequently the surrounding communities are seeing an explosion in housing prices as rents force people from their neighborhoods.   

I don't believe exactly what the topic was, but at one point the instructor stated that a bad reputation would hurt you in this business!. 

This could be a reputable company or a licensed, insured individual taking on their own work.Thanks!

You need to be able to see the Big Picture and list of the consequences.

In a hot market, your reputation as a buyer's agent matters.

Essentially, some very reputable banks (often times a state or local bank) keep non-owner-occupied loans on their own books.  

Sadly, some people on here (as with any online site), either want to puff up their reputation by answering questions, but don't necessarily have the full information, understand our local markets here, etc.

But if your working with a reputable title company it can be done within 2 weeks or less.

He has built a very good reputation in this area and his company (Bridge/Bridge Management) specializes in turn-key investments.