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Cherry Patterson Couple questions about passive MF investing
27 June 2018 | 9 replies
Whatnare the disadvantages of putting a MF passive investment into a C Corp?  
Account Closed Experienced Investors- Is MLS Access A Must Have to Invest In Real Estate?
4 September 2012 | 9 replies
The last thing you need is to be at a disadvantage because you have poor data while your competition has good data.
Bill B. Broader View
12 May 2013 | 14 replies
I"m a true believer in the power of wealth creation through prudent buy-and-hold investment properties.The only disadvantage of buying within an IRA (if you want to call them disadvantages), is that you can only finance with non-recourse loans, and you lose the tax benefits that would normally flow down to you on your personal tax returns.
Jennifer Lee what do you think of these listing photos?
10 February 2013 | 8 replies
Lot of people are interested in having big rooms not small so if the furniture makes the rooms look smaller than it is, then that would definitely be a disadvantage when trying to find buyers/tenants.On paper it may have big SF but in the photos the property looks much smaller due to furniture being too big or arranged poorly.
Eddie Ziv HUD reduce section 8 rent!! 110% FMR to 90%
2 August 2009 | 29 replies
Dennis, to me the advantage if Section 8 (And I acknowledge the disadvantages as well) is that when it comes to low income and stability of jobs, there is more likelihood of rent default.
Troy Pirsich Buying in the Fall/Winter
12 October 2017 | 6 replies
Contractors usually give a decent discount because they aren't busy during cold weather4- If the property needs a full rehab (2-3 months), you'll get it ready right before spring.The two disadvantages I personally experienced:1- If you buy a rent-ready property, you need to account for a longer vacancy.
Eric Kristt Is it commercial or is it residential?
13 March 2018 | 16 replies
Disadvantage could be a location on a busy street which is less popular for residential, but would be great for a store-front.
Isaac El Cold Calling - Driving for Dollars Tips?
19 December 2017 | 14 replies
There are advantages and disadvantages to both the one and two visit approaches.
Keith Smith Best locks for landlords to use
6 March 2018 | 24 replies
The system doesn't have a master key which is a disadvantage.
Hussien Shoubaki HUD Homes
30 March 2015 | 1 reply
What are some advantages/disadvantages of going this route?