I know the basics in terms of how this impacts taxes (flows through to personal financials Schedule E).

Also you make a good point about an investor's vision and how it can impact and completely transform communities, it’s something that wasn’t discussed when my friend and I were having the discussion - good point!

If a restaurant is located in a retail strip center then try to buy the center as well." reminded me of the what the research for the original edition of The Millionaire Next Door discovered; That most of the millionaires in the US were small businesspeople who owned the real estate where their business was located.Also agree with you that retail is not going to disappear but selecting the right type and mix of tenants is critical going forward as online and 3D printing make larger impacts.

The fragile nature of some condoassociations command a good looking over of the recent issues and near term projections on what is likely for the Condo Community you are looking at ,and attention tothe impact these will have on your costs.

If true, this has substantial impact on how we work with our IRAs and something to consider when nudging your private equity sources into moving to Self Directed IRAs to invest with you.

It is possible to have long-term rented apartments that are "legal non-conforming," It is possible but unlikely, to have fully legal apartments in a single occupancy zoned area.Each of these statuses will have a different impact on the value of the property.

NO HOA NO impact fees unless really cheap NO sinkhole area.

Your 16 years of training and experience in LE will directly positively impact your ability to work in real estate.

@Daniel RubensteinDisclosing that you purchased a house from a smoker (and the smell is gone) is not a big deal if you discover mold or other hazards where the EPA is involved then that becomes a more serious concern to potential buyers and could impact your sales price.How long has the house been on the market?

Most importantly just stay active on these forums & watch the positive impact it has on your life as well as your business.