There were plenty of seasoned investors there who readily gave input about various topics of concern.

@Daniel Crisafulli - It is always the third Tuesday at the same time and placehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/39...

But as a stubborn attorney, I am trying to create a general outline and checklist for research topics to learn about this year while building capital for a down payment in the future.

We'll probably want to get there at least 20 min early, especially for the Brooklyn auction.Most of the other invites went to other Bronx-focused commentors on this forum: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/721/topics/411790-bp-members-thoughts-on-bronx-ny-for-investment?

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

See following: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-hardship-distributions

This is particularly true if they are Millennials, which is something I've written more about here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/621/topics/396725-millennial-migration-to-sacramento-2017---here-comes-the-rushPeople who are stuck in the Bay Area with nowhere local to invest have an opportunity to get in front of this migration and see some good appreciation and rent growth heading into the future. 

I have no physical experience with the topic and am not providing any legal advice, simply offering my views on the issue.

Also always request a price up front, and make sure they are real estate experts, and preferably own investment real estate themselves,  You might want to listen my interview on podcast #168, we touch on some tax planning topics, while I'm not taking on any new clients if you private message me I can give you some referrals.Hope this helps good luck!

Check out a forum I commented on about how the foreclosure process works for the banks at the following link:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/16/topics/395476-before-submitting-an-offer?