You are at a major disadvantage when you can't inspect for yourself what needs to be fixed and what doesn't, you need to rely on someone else to tell you that (I don't mean you need to do the fix up yourself, but it is a huge different to be able to see for yourself).  

What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so?  

Trying to learn a new process while being the owner/investor is a very disadvantaged position to be in. 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying CRE off-market?

I am debating between SFR and Multi ,what are the advantages and disadvantages in each as a low budget-first time buyer.I want to purchase my first property, and I wouldn't mind combining it as an owner occupied property.Interested in Los Angeles area since I am working here, can do some renovations, and manage the property myself.The budget is roughly 150,000-350,000Please adviseThank you !

It only cost $323/year and seems like less work and tax prep then opening multiple LLC's.What are the disadvantages and risks of going this route.

However, it seems like for at least a buy and hold strategy you'd be better off in the long run paying more for the loan and less for the taxes, as you'd be building more equity and once the loan is completely gone you're ahead month to month.Again, I am new to the practical side of real estate investing, however to me it would seem that there is a significant disadvantage to investing in this area, if in fact other areas have much lower tax rates (I have only lived here in central NY so I don't know if other places charge their taxes in a different form that I'm not capturing with this model).

Would requiring it put you at a disadvantage over landlords who allow checks and money orders?

I own a 10 unit Building in the SF Bay Area and I'm looking for a good, financially sound insurance company to get a new policy on the building.I'm looking for recommendations for some of the better, financially sound insurance companies that specialize in these type of properties.Any major advantages/disadvantages to using a broker as opposed to getting insurance directly through a large insurance Co?

I'm just getting into this so I need to do a little more research on LLC's and their advantages / disadvantages.