When most real estate investors look at a property in New York City, one of the first things they check is whether it has open permits or construction violations.

Quote from @Erik Bayersdorfer: Hi,I am someone who got lucky a few years ago with a real estate investment my wife encouraged me to go for.  

I have been in real estate for over 35 years.

Hi BiggerPockets community,I’m Ben Hernandez, and I’m starting my journey into real estate investing.

I know most BP note investors deal in SFR notes exclusively, or at least mostly, and for myself 98% of my note investments are notes secured by commercial properties.  

The HAMAS of real estate.  

She is a real estate agent but rents so no property to place a lien on.1.

Quote from @Collin Hays: I got a chance to read this over lunch today, and it really hit home some excellent points about investing in real estate. 

Quote from @Lymarie Cervoni: Looking on using Direct-Mail Marketing for Off-market properties, any recommendations on which real estate investor list to buy to target the Tampa Bay area? 

My recommendation is to see if you can work for a company in real estate or wholesaling that way you get training and education while getting paid