Contact a realtor or mortgage broker to find properties, negotiate conditions, and investigate financing alternatives.

I always recommend for my clients to investigate and interview different professionals for all their real estate needs. 

I'm not sure how that plays out with a ROBS... but would investigate it.Randy

Investigate insurance early.

Because people fall in love with returns and do not ask how is that possible…Of course investigation is ongoing but this is all alleged.https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26076

While there could be a connection, I'm not so sure that there is one.In any case, it could be worth investigating.

This thorough investigation helps identify potential red flags and ensures that the sponsor has the resources and expertise to execute the project successfully.Financial AnalysisExamine the sponsor's financial statements, funding sources, and capital structure to evaluate their financial health and stability.

Find a minimum of 1 to 2 hours daily to research, investigate and deep dive into each investing niche you hope to use.

So, if you haven't investigated things already with the city you may want to start there. 

This is a great place to learn and further investigate investing in real estate.