1-on-1 with Michael Pinter: The Pros and Cons of Investing in New York Real Estate

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, we sit down with Michael Pinter, CEO of Real Property Buyers a Long Island investor who’s been mastering one of the toughest markets in the country for over two decades.Born and raised in New York, Michael built his business buying, renovating, and wholesaling homes across Long Island and the five boroughs—long before “We Buy Houses” became a national trend. His no-nonsense approach combines deep local knowledge with systems that allow him to scale in one of the most competitive and regulated markets in the U.S.In this conversation, Michael breaks down how he got started in real estate, the key systems that helped him grow, and what it really takes to find and close deals in New York. He also shares his biggest lessons the wins, the setbacks, and how he’s adapting to today’s changing market.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to build a real estate business in New York, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.📌 Timestamps00:54 – 02:03: How did you first get into real estate, and what made you choose Long Island as your market?02:04 – 03:14: Can you share the story of your very first deal and what you learned from it?03:15 – 03:59: What do you do today?04:00 – 05:19: New York is one of the most competitive markets in the country—how do you consistently find and win deals here?05:20 – 07:44: What are the biggest benefits of investing in New York?07:45 – 12:19: For investors in high-cost markets like New York, what’s your blueprint for getting traction quickly?12:20 – 17:09: What are the core systems every investor should have in place before trying to scale?17:10 – 18:59: What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned in real estate that ultimately made you better? Any quotes or principles you live by?19:00 – 20:19: If you had to start over today with nothing but your wisdom and $20K, what would be your first move in today’s market?20:20 – 21:55: What’s next for Michael?🔔 Subscribe for more 1-on-1 interviews with the nation’s top real estate investors.Connect with Michael:🌐 [rpbuyers.com](https://www.rpbuyers.com)📸 [@findingdiscountedproperty](  / findingdiscountedproperty  )💼 [LinkedIn](  / michael-pinter-5b3a063  )📘 [Facebook](.css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}