I am new to real estate investing and eager to learn more about the industry.

Sellers are always going to look at more money down more favorably unless the agent explains the why behind doing the FHA, especially in a competitive market.

By and large, QI's have very high ethical standards, and are sometimes overlooked as the engines of this tax saving tactic.]REPUTATION MARKERS 📊INDUSTRY STANDINGMembership in professional organizationsLeadership roles in FEAEducational contributions to the industryRelationships with major title companiesCLIENT RELATIONSHIPS 👥Testimonials from CPAs and attorneysReferences from title companiesLong-term client relationshipsTransparent fee structuresRELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS 🚩Overly familiar with your realtor/brokerKickback arrangements (illegal!)

I prefer to source all my deals off-market, which allows me to find properties with less competition and negotiate directly with motivated sellers.

In today's competitive real estate market, having modern amenities can set your property apart, making it more attractive to a wider audience.

This allows us to close extremely quickly, which is an important competitive advantage.I don’t know how to read our own tax returns, and I’m certainly not going to read yours.

@Kyle Cross you claim to know a lot about the industry, but your questions are vague and so is the info you've provided.Not sure how managing 8 units doesn't, "require much management"?

I don't believe that is the case, especially if you have a quality unit, priced competitively, and clear advertising.

I've owned long term, short term and commercial (industrial) properties in the past, but never anything out of Province/State.Thanks so much!

You just have to make it more exciting than the competition.