But, there are other strategies that can counter balance at least one of the disadvantages.  

There is no advantage to that, only disadvantages.

There are other ways to legally raise capital, however, they have some inherent disadvantages making them considerably less desirable for what you’re trying to do.   

The disadvantage is that compliance is difficult, much more expensive than Reg D, and the chances of being sued much greater, while raising capital more difficult.  

Quote from @Hector Espinosa: Hi,I'm negotiating a seller financing deal which may be my first one and would like to ask for some advise about and what are advantages and disadvantages about seller financing deals.These are the seller financing terms:House Price: $330,000.00 USD​ (Sellers still owe ~$301,000 USD)Down Payment: 5% = $16,500 USD​Loan Amount: $313, 500​ (Monthly payments will be amortized as a 30 years loan​)Interest Rate: 4.531%Balloon Loan Term: 5 YearsMonthly Payment (P&I): $1,594.24​Closing Costs:  ~$3300 ​Zip Code: 74105Observations:       * HVAC requires an update but pending to inspection (replacing with a new one will cost ~$10,000 - $15,000 USD )     * Expected Rent Income: $2,000- $2,300 but this is has been really complicated to get a good estimate because is all over the place in the different sites I have checked

Nearly half of our reservations come with pets and to not allow them would put you at a severe disadvantage in a competitive market.

Credit Union, Brokers, Banks (all have different advantage & disadvantages). 

As a resident (who travels a lot) I would say the Midwest does not have the attractions like palm trees & beaches (the great lakes are cold) or amazing mountain ranges, which often come with some disadvantages like high cost of living or hut/humid weather, stroms etc. 

We would be at a disadvantage at both the purchase and annually with income taxes.I hope this is just a scare tactic and this does not pass. 

Any disadvantage?