This has always been the case, but the industry is taking strides to make it more fluid.Investor Sellers can choose to pay some or all of the buyer's agent commission (that's not new) but this can no longer be advertised through the local MLS AND this must go through the seller to the agent versus through the listing agent like it did in the past.Investor buyers must be signed with an agent to step foot in listed homes.

Finally, it if you are advertising your own company you probably shouldn't be giving negative reviews, especially if you never even talked to us.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

You may find that rates could be at least a $1000 higher than advertised or more.

She's consistently recognized as a top producer in the Charlotte area.If you’re going to be getting a mortgage, please be aware that you won’t be able to choose the appraiser, but as an appraiser yourself you are at a great advantage to estimate the value of the property post rehab.

Let the expert handle this and recognize it is the cost of doing business.  

As a newcomer, I recognize that finding deals, especially in the competitive Texas market, can be challenging, as noted in the forums.

I got a 5 month window from them in part because they don't want the owner to start advertising it for rent or having potential renters go by the home.  

So, why is McDonalds still spending billions on advertising?

Not to knock schooling, I have an advanced degree myself, but I recognize that no one would work for me that I would want running my show.There is a lot showing in your frustration, I feel for you, but it's a challenging time in the industry and without experience and the advantage of having been through a few down cycles, you may just need to read about the down side of real estate to get to the next level.