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commission-to-equity
From fee earner to owner: what it means to hold equity in the deals you source
Most realtors earn on transactions and move on. A growing number are choosing to stay in the deal as equity holders. Here is what that shift actually means.
Sep 21, 2026
reading-public-record
How to read a NYC property before you set foot in it
Four public datasets tell most of the story on any NYC building. Here is what each one contains and how a deal team uses them together.
Sep 21, 2026
zoning-far
NYC zoning and FAR: how buildable square footage is calculated
Zoning codes like R6B aren't just labels — they set a hard ceiling on what can be built on a lot. Here's how to read them.
Sep 14, 2026
commission-to-equity
From fee earner to equity holder: what changes when realtors own the deal
Most realtors earn on transactions. A smaller group also owns them. Here is what that distinction means over the course of a career.
Sep 14, 2026
commission-to-equity
From fee to equity: what changes when realtors own the deal
Most realtors earn commissions and move on. A growing number are staying in the deal. Here is what that shift actually means over a career.
Sep 7, 2026
diligence-red-flags
Red flags in NYC residential diligence: what violations and constraints actually signal
Open violations, stop-work orders, unpermitted work, and landmark rules can quietly reshape a deal. Here is what each one means and why they surface before price is even negotiated.
Sep 7, 2026
own-vs-earn
Why the people you work for own the buildings
Realtors generate income from transactions. Owners generate income from assets. Understanding the difference is the first step toward thinking like the other side of the table.
Aug 31, 2026
ppm-explained
What a private placement memorandum actually does
A PPM is the governing document of a private investment offering. Here is what it contains, why it controls, and what to look for before you commit.
Aug 31, 2026
referral-pipeline
What happens to a deal after you refer it to the fund
Most referrals disappear into a black box. Here is how a structured review pipeline actually works — from first screen to final decision.
Aug 24, 2026
how-funds-work
How a private real estate fund is structured, from top to bottom
Before you invest a dollar in any private fund, understand who controls what, how money flows, and where the legal guardrails sit.
Aug 24, 2026
borough-mechanics
How Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx are structurally different residential markets
Three boroughs, three different sets of market mechanics. Understanding housing stock, lot patterns, transit, and development activity in each shapes how you underwrite deals.
Aug 17, 2026
deal-screening
How a disciplined deal team screens NYC opportunities
Gut feel is not a filter. Here is the repeatable rubric a deal team uses to move from raw lead to underwritten opportunity in NYC residential real estate.
Aug 10, 2026
fix-flip-anatomy
How a NYC fix-and-flip actually works, start to finish
Fix-and-flip investing in NYC involves more moving parts than most markets. Here is how the process unfolds, from contract signing to resale.
Aug 3, 2026
commission-to-equity
From commission to equity: what changes when realtors own the deal
Commissions close when the deal closes. Equity works on a different clock. Here is how the two models differ structurally — and why more NYC realtors are thinking about both.
Aug 3, 2026
reading-public-record
How to read NYC's public property record before you visit a deal
Four public datasets — PLUTO, ACRIS, DOB permits, HPD violations — tell a coherent story about any NYC property. Here is what each one reveals and how a deal team uses them together.
Jul 27, 2026
zoning-far
NYC zoning and FAR: how buildable square footage is calculated
Zoning codes and floor-area ratio determine how much a NYC lot can hold. Understanding both is foundational to evaluating any residential acquisition.
Jul 20, 2026
accreditation-basics
What 'accredited investor' actually means under SEC rules
The SEC defines accredited investor status through four distinct categories. Here is how each one works and why 506(c) offerings require independent verification.
Jul 14, 2026