They're in the process of building the new billion dollar Montreign Resort CasinoProbably the best opportunity for real estate investing in the area 

Not even the best baseball players bat 100%.

I have been debating about going for it because I believe it would be an amazing way to connect with the power players of NYC... but I have not done it yet since I still have $50k in student loans and paying for Columbia with my current work/life state wouldn't be feasible.

I am glad these developers are very trusted and since its a CondoHotel there is on-sight property managment at all times, and no sign of the Resort going under.

Because hard money is often a last resort for borrowers who can’t qualify for other types of loans, hard money lenders will often impose very high costs on their loans.

Agreed with Jon and Steph...If the title company tries to pull that, ask firmly that they discount those fees.A last resort is that you can generally get the bank to agree to use your title company, but then the bank generally won't pay the title search and insurance fees (which is pretty standard when purchasing an REO).

From Baseball players and steroids to a disgraced, cigar loving, ex president that wanted to be the first, first man lied in the highest of high places after being sworn in.

I've heard from some sources that a big Subprime player is shutting its doors sometime next week****

I hear a lot about foreign money being a huge player in your area Omar - has this been your experience?

No assertion intended towards you - - just the political process and  the current players.