To each person, the one they choose to do is going to be superior to other forms of investing, but they all offer advantages and disadvantages.

As a broker I have found that our staff really benefits from having their license as they are much more knowledgeable about the do's and don'ts particularly as it relates to Fair Housing.Just give some thought to whether you want to actually get your license as their are some distinct disadvantages of being licensed and also being an investor.

You are at a real disadvantage without it in this business.

Also, working at a hardware store or lumberyard will also teach you a lot about building materials, their names and uses, benefits and disadvantages, etc.

Any advantages to disadvantages?

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The disadvantage is that it is prone to garbage-in garbage out.

I do not see any disadvantage to be known as the owner, especially if we take care of our tenants well and be respectful to them.

This ultimately allows the buyer to see how much money the owner owes the bank (which is notably less than the market rate).My questions is, what are the advantages or disadvantages to sharing this information to a potential buyer?

I think it's a bad policy, but those of us who follow the rules shouldn't have a disadvantage.