I called the NYC Department of Taxation and Finance in Albany but they told me I have to sent a writing letter or email specify why I need those records attaching my ID and Social Security.

Be active on your social media platforms and create your own brand.

The next meeting will be on Monday, Feb 25th @6pm (5:30 for pizza and socializing) and we are having a speaker. 

Also post it on your social media pages.

@Skyler MckinneyIn addition to what @Ned Carey suggested, look for start up and angel investors groups on meetup and other social media sites locally in your area.

Once you have enough data you can start to easily correlate specific economic, political and social events with changes in the markets.Like I said earlier, these types of analysis aren't done for your typical everyday mom and pop fix and flips.

Thanks to social media and the digital marketing avenues at our fingertips, finding leads has never been easier.

Which they do, in case you’re wondering.Take this as a lesson and make sure to get their social security numbers from now on – before they start any work!

Most lenders are weary and require the previous owner's social security number for the payoff.

This included use of the gym as well as once a week "social gatherings" where they would provide a meal, cocktails, rent a PayPerView event, host a pool party, or some other sort of event.