If you deal mainly in clean, institutional notes, maybe having a real-estate background is not quite as critical, but it can still aid in evaluating the value of the collateral and comparing exit strategies.

Of course, I will first have to thank the staff, creators, and all of the people that participate and take the time to answer the questions of new people like me.

Of course, I will first have to thank the staff, creators, and all of the people that participate and take the time to answer the questions of new people like me.

However, the police report is not public record--normally you need a sign-off from the 'participants' to get a copy of the report.

As Joshua said, a broker is the way to go because they are more in tune with the market and the underwriting standards of each institution. 

I'm looking forward to being an active participant on this platform.

I work with private institutional lenders.

@Rojo Lewis my wife supports my real estate addiction, but does not actively participate.

$200MM equity is institutional-size. 

Rockwell institute online is what I would recommend.