But experienced investors know that these issues can actually create opportunities—if they know how to navigate the system.Instead of walking away from a deal with compliance problems, savvy buyers use NYC permits and construction violations as negotiation tools to secure better pricing, structure deals creatively, and even turn problem properties into high-value assets.Why NYC Permits and Violations Scare Away Buyers—And Why That’s an AdvantageFor many buyers, seeing open NYC permits or unresolved construction violations on a property’s records can be enough to kill the deal.

Signing the buyers brokers agreement is only needed when you identify a property

Now I am realizing there are too many of them for me to personally execute on, but I also hate the idea of wasted opportunities.How does an experienced investors actually scale their operations besides just hiring VAs? 

You can have a self directed IRA that requires you to go through the custodian for all transactions, custodian is on title FBO the IRA, and the custodian has to sign everything.

Start with a technique or strategy used successfully by KNOWLEDGABLE, EXPERIENCED investors on a rather limited basis (because it’s only OCCASIONALLY applicable2.

I look for behavior tell tale signs. 

Having a license is a great idea if you're already an experienced investor, or you're an experienced agent who is now looking to buy yourself a deal.Dont step of dollars to save pennies.

I use excel , but many times I forget to add any expenses and then it messes up the calculations.How do experienced people do it ? 

Also, I wouldn't go with any agent that wouldn't watch what a more experienced agent has to say.

I just signed on with one of my rental properties.