The biggest ways IMO are MLS data, multiple solutions for sellers (off market cash deal or listing), ability to rep. yourself on your own deals (saving on commission).Commission savings adds up fast when you're doing multiple deals a year.That being said, there is cost to having a license so if you're only doing a couple deals a year then it might not make as much sense.

We audit several different areas a couple of times a year but we have a pretty tight system in place.

My investments are all long term, so I have no plans to sell (or buy) in the next couple of years. 

It can't if you have a license so something to check on with your brokerage to avoid issues in the future.DFW has a ton of real estate investor meetups to make connections as well if you haven't been attending those.

Hi everyone, a couple of years ago I bought my house and around a year ago I decided to make some extra income and rent a room through airbnb.

I know this post is a couple years old but i would say it depends on the situation.

I think I might have started this thread a couple of years back and am in VB as well, so interested to see if its getting any footing.Sounds like some have had success with it, so I guess I gotta get back on the hunt for them. 

And I am also going to organize a workshop that the entire GrumpyHerd, should attend where I will show everyone how to customize the sites so it is credible, 100% unique, that it looks professional, and most importantly, that it converts.Keep an eye out for that.

Right now she has a Occupational Therapist in the downstairs (1/1) and an elderly couple who had a major flood and insurance is paying for it.In Atlanta, I am betting you will have all sorts of possibilities.

Whether it's real estate investing or running a small business or a combination of both, I just know I want my income and financial stability to stop being reliant on a boss or corporate entity.I've got a couple of interests that I'm flexible on. - Long term residential rentals: Primary interest to start building.