This forces prices down long term.

The NAR settlement was ridiculous and has only forced agents to do more paperwork and disclosures, but the vast majority of us are still working the same way.The law requires the agent to sign an agreement with you.

There is low inventory, lower sales volume, and high interest rates, and as a result many people are sitting on the sidelines, either intentionally or forced.

We have a property management company in New Jersey where we make some of our best clients hundreds of thousands of dollars between helping them force appreciation, increase cash flow, finding them deals etc.

If trump hadn’t won you’d be forced to sell this year, but hopes are high he will extend his lower tax rates. 

There were no jobs to be had and everyone was forced to relocate.

You can claim to be the best guy in the world at finding and analyzing deals, but when the market turns against you, and you just went all-in, even on the best relative opportunities that market had available at the time, there is nothing you can do to prevent losses, especially if your debt has a maturity date that will force your hand.Timing the market is an interesting concept. 

I’m also glad the FCC is cracking down on robocalls for lead generation; it forces people to commit to real prospecting instead of cutting corners.Over the years, I’ve run a solid brokerage team, training agents and now I help people get into wholesaling.

Also, the fees plus being a forced buyer with a deadline on a 1031 exchange may negate the small tax savings.

And especially if you're starting out, it's a great way to force yourself to be on top of things and not become lazy or complacent with your investment.