I know it will happen eventually just want to get confident in pulling the trigger.

Property taxes are shockingly low in most areas of NYC (despite common belief), vacancy rates are also extremely low (I've averaged 100% occupancy across multiple properties in 5 years without even trying hard). 

I do this by creating a corporate trust account that is just for such matters.Knowing the what and why is extremely helpful.

We've yet to pull the trigger on any acquisitions in the urban core, but its just a matter of time before we deploy resources and efforts into buying existing or creating a new development. 

I think I am getting close to pulling the trigger- how fun is this! 

I'm not planning on trying to learn everything before pulling the trigger but I also don't want to set myself up for failure right out the gate not having these things in place.

That doesn't mean you can't start marketing for properties, the practice will be good, but I would suggest not pulling the trigger until you have a mentor or 3 more months worth of diligent study. 

I am ready to pull the trigger but am unsure of the steps needed to be taken as well as how to find the right deals.Sorry this wasn't really a question, rather an introduction but I am mainly looking for local people in my area with the same interests and who are willing to network!

Never, Never, Never do a lease-purchase in Georgia where any portino of the rent is being applied to the mortgage balance, unless you have an EXTREMELY clear lease "amortization" table which shows that the tenant obtains no equity until the property is paid in full or "refinanced." 

This was extremely helpful.