Here’s a quick breakdown based on my experience:Building new construction gives you full control over the design and materials, allowing you to incorporate the latest energy-efficient systems.

I'm seeing the same actually - however my clients that are coming in with < 10% down are still aware (thanks to education from me and their lenders) that they'd need a bit more for closing costs. 

And it would do people good to run down the rabbit-hole of research and education to gain comprehension to comprehend it, what it means.

@Vi TranTo grow real estate investments, evaluate your financial position, set investment goals, educate yourself, develop a solid business plan, finance your next investment, search for properties, analyze potential deals, consider property management, and execute and scale.

Second, the brokers who perform these are often brokers with a lot of time on their hands, so the pool of brokers are the LEAST successful and newest brokersThird, the brokers are not educated in the proper METHODOLOGY to perform a valuation.Look, if you as a broker run some comps where the subject property is a SFR in a “cookie cutter” subdivision and the subjects age, style, amenities, condition, are similar to the comps being used, you’ve got a fair shot at a pretty accurate valuation.  

No incorporation or anything that complicated.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

@Travis HospTo start a successful real estate investment, leverage your VA loan, build a savings cushion, find a reliable property manager, and continue your education.

I do on the retail and development side,  Sad thing is MOST realtors and plenty on the lending side are not educated in the space. 

I had another tenant, a woman with an amazing job, high education, credit better then mine, was very clean, we knew mutual people in the neighborhood, the worst ticket she had was a parking meter ticket..Anyways, I thought I found the greatest tenant in town.