As for real estate - I'm still trying to figure them out, but like you, both Trump and Lefrak are cool people to watch on the developing side.

After hearing people talk about how they made millions with RE investing, I just feel that I am missing out.Now, I have developed many contacts over the years with lenders, brokers, developers, lawyers and judges, investors etc.

I have serviced and been a party to over a thousand installment contracts, developed a program to guarantee these deals and have acted as a registered credit's representative in bankruptcy court to secure the interest conveyed under these agreements.

:D Learn your products well and work to develop relationships with people rather than try to"sell" them.Good luck.

What questions would you ask an investor if you wanted to know how serious he was about investing in a development project?

Hello Todd, i am a fence watching investor, trying to find a way off the fence and in the game.

Federal tax credits are issued through HUD to states under their economic development/finance departments, or the state housing and development authority.

I just need to know a few basics before I begin looking for a buyer.Bob [email protected],You have what's called a "mixed use" property, it's even MORE complicated than commercial & up there with the development/subdivision wrap-around mortgages I put together between developers/sellers/backers/& buyers;Have the toughest in the world on my plate right now...mixed Use Horse Barn Construction to Perm w/22oosq.ft of living quarters in the same structure...yes, it was a nightmare.If I can get IT done, Your place will be a walk in the park.1-Know Your buyer/borrower; start off w/a credit report, financial statement, & their business plan, unless they're buying Your going business(?)

With a cookie cutter home it is not only the market but also the developer.

Just thought i would say Hi.. new to the game and looking to learn as much as i can.