I have a small real estate portfolio and a long investing horizon as I'm in my early 30s.Thoughts on why to stop 401k:- no match benefit- returns are very low avg. annual ~5.5% last 3 years net of fees- can only borrow up to 50k from 401k - limited access to capital until retirement age Thoughts on why it could be good to invest in ETFs or general securities example instead(SPY) :- higher returns 9% avg annual last 3 years net of fees - access to capital - securities backed line of credit (could be used as another form of liquidity to continue purchasing real estate) - long-term mitigated tax liability - if you never sell the underlying securities and instead use the line of credit as a form of liquidity to purchase assetsIt seems like this could be a long-term strategy with limited tax liability. 

The area is only accessible by ferry, so that means large crowds on Saturdays. 

They should have access to a 10% down mortgage loan for a second home.

Since I'm an agent I do have access to non-owner occupied properties so my challenge lies in determining cost-effective marketing strategies. 

Make sure you clearly identify the common areas (accessible to everyone living in the unit) and the private areas (like individual bedrooms).

Market risk comes more from location of property in market, access, highest and best use for property, ability to revenant property, size of market, etc. 

However, we're unable to gain access because they lack a local team.Poplar, if you are seeing this message, please address the situation in Columbus, Ohio.

I know at NW we are all licensed agents and that does make a difference because we have access to resources some wholesalers we don't have and of course, litigation.... we not only want to operate ethically and morally, but there are real consequences to not. 

Yes, California realtors who have access to CAR Forms have access to Seller Financing forms.

Getting that education is very valuable and it gives you access to MLS which is extremely helpful as an investor.