To limit the damage, I invest only a small amount of money ("toe dipping" or "pilot trading").

I want a specialist that's an expert, and not a jack of all trades and master of none.

My business partner has also had partners that have tried to cut him out and go behind his back to his trading partners.

We are exploring some options currently and I wanted to put this out there to see if any of you have any insight.We are interested in trading houses with someone who's house is probably similar in appraised value.

I am a financial advisor by trade, so I have a decent amount of real estate knowledge, due to the nature of my career.

Will be the vendor night trade show so a great opportunity to meet live and face to face with many different vendor, investor, experts and more.

BUY BUY BUY - Right now we are paying 60% more than I have seen buildings trade for just 5 years ago. 

I see properties trading in the sub 4% cap range in the 5 boroughs. 

I can't imagine a more frustrating and dangerous scenario than to try to invest in an unfamiliar area that meets your financial proformas but where you don't know anybody, have access to on and off market opportunities, have relationships with trades people and property managers. 

I want a specialist that's an expert, and not a jack of all trades and master of none.