The reason I ask about the new NAR requirements is because these investors seem to believe that all offers should include the seller covering the commission.

In my opinion, it can be a sign of builder/investor confidence in a given area if they're willing to put up the capital to build new homes in a given area: they believe there will be enough demand to sell their new products.

RE is a get rich slow game and there are increasing number of people talking about how difficult it is to retire from your day job even with large numbers of rentals because cash flow is thin.On the one hand there is the Small But Mighty portfolio mentality which I believe is a book in the BP store by Chad Carson.

If not, you are conducting business as a real estate agent, and the fine, I believe, is either $1000.00 or $2000.00 in the State of Connecticut.

Quote from @Bill Le: Quote from @Brett Synicky: Quote from @Rochelle Gerber: I may leave a current employer and therefore I believe I will be eligible to turn my 401k into a real estate investment product.

I believe there is a misunderstanding about what your accountant told you. 

I believe they offer smoke detectors as well

I believe all fha loans, as the vast majority of other loans, included a release/forgiveness for the unpaid debt.

Both lead to that buyer overpaying and taking an opportunity off the board for the investors who have their underwriting completed accurately.I believe its somewhat market dependent but it has become increasingly difficult to make construction oriented deals work in the price points you mentioned.

Commercial values can fluctuate greatly - I am a fan of time heals all wounds and if you acquire a commercial property and can turn it around I believe there is still money to be made.