Hey BP folks after much research, books and countless hours listening to the BiggerPockets Podcast....

Over the years I've began researching and reading countless numbers of books about Real estate and Real estate investing.

There are countless variables before you get to the bottom line.  

I have turned down countless buyers requests "We just want in for 10 minutes to measure a window"....

Properties now sell for $30K - $50K over asking price.With that said, and with countless posts on the topic here on BP, let me suggest the following:1 - Look at the trash on the ground.

I've heard countless horror stories from renters in NYC about how landlords operate up there, that landlords can get away with it I imagine is largely due to immoral government overreach distorting the free market.

While there are a few preliminary inspections for underground work, sewers, etc, the pre board inspection is the 'big one' in terms of the amount of work to be reviewed all at once.Here is a list of what is inspected at the pre board phase: Electrical - all wiring in the house is exposed and can be examined easily by the inspectorPlumbing - drainage, venting, water lines and other elements are looked atGas - a pressure test is shown to the inspector to show the connections are not leakingFireplace - the install and mainly the venting of the fireplace is inspectedMechanical - the furnace, ductwork and return air installation is reviewedBuilding - the structure, engineered work, soil bearing report and sulphate test, radon gas penetrations, fire barrier and many other minor items can be reviewed hereThis multitude of inspections can be helpful to identify any of the countless mistakes or omissions the builder can encounter during the construction process.

This task is a lot harder than it looks, and needs to be repeated countless times to fill every joint.post 32 - dealing with city hallIn a recent post, I discussed how I was threatened with a $10-14k bill from the roads department at City hall regarding damage to the alley behind my project.

A license is always a extra form of income, presents countless opportunities for financial growth, and it's something that can't be taken away!

Hey Ed,You are correct there are countless things to learn and I suggest you start by reading up on whatever you want to learn here on Bigger Pockets.