There are a few drawbacks to desktop, such as it can't easily be accessed by  more than one person at a time and if you use a MAC you have to download fusion (a virtual machine software) so as a MAC user you can run Windows applications. 

SF, MF, apartments, syndications, etc..Also what are the benefits / drawbacks?

I know the price points are lower and that is super attractive, but there are some drawbacks as well.

I agree that an exit strategy was one of the biggest drawbacks for us.

Today I'm going to talk about one of the drawbacks in my opinion on investing in other markets.Missed opportunitiesSome people might disagree with me here but from my experience, I have definitely missed some opportunities being remote and doing deals virtual that I probably would have gotten if I lived in that market.

The drawback you won't be able to  cancel the PMI if you have lower down payment.  

Will it give you appreciation and cash flow to keep going or is a drawback if you rent, what costs compared to purchasing or renting a place you like and for you to live? 

That’s not an investment that’s barELY a savings account with all the drawbacks of REI.

The biggest drawback is the potential for losing your ability to take any profits tax-free. 

In working with clients, I've found commercial loans offer lower rates, but are contingent on the initial term you're offered. (5, 10, 15, etc), which is a drawback if the market turns versus a locked in residential rate.