Granted, I wasn't trying to buy a property, I was trying to sell property management, but a few quick thoughts on that: 1) hardly anyone answers their phone for a number they don't recognize, which you probably already know, so 2) when they do, have your message ready to deliver, fast and friendly -- "I reached out to you by letter to see if you're interested in selling your property at ______."

The way I see it is sort of like a business sending you an email on your birthday (automated), but still feels nice to be recognized!

Risk is reduced, so they've reduced their cost to recognize that reduction, but unfortunately, you want them to go deeper.

You are not selling anything if you are tenants in common and not partners so no you will not recognize a capital gain.  

There is no way to be able to evaluate, appraise, analyze and recognize deals/investments without experience and knowledge gained through education and apprenticeship.  

Our JOB is to be able to recognize what part of the Real Estate Cycle we are in and learn that when the Market is or could be topping out, you need to Hold them or Fold them and wait for a better opportunity.

It's smart enough to recognize gaps made by these minimums and will allow bookings that don't adhere to the minimum stay requirements for gaps. 

They aren't recognized everywhere.  

Title companies recognize this, unlike buying from a non-institutional lender. 

I believe your point was more about if you are a W2 and expect retirement savings if you are lucky with your 401k to get you to where you want to be when you retire then yea, that is taking a gamble given the access to wealth building vehicles that are possible in today's world.