I am a licensed contractor, have a budget realtor I work with and I get my funding at 1pt and 5% and even with those advantages I am fixing, renting and refinancing because there just isn't enough profit in the fix and flip to make it worthwhile to sell.  

Plus, the seasoning of the company can make it easier to secure better credit terms or refinance quickly since lenders often view established entities more favorably.One of the biggest advantages, though, is the flexibility in negotiating the down payment.

Their advantages, disadvantages, etc. if it is possible to invest close, maybe not in California, that would be a good idea so you can save and get experience with investing/management.

They are able to use the very advantageous terms and VA loan program to purchase homes that eventually become rentals properties.

Securing quick funding is essential for taking advantage of time-sensitive real estate deals.

The purchase prices are cheaper, the supply/demand ratios are much more favorable, the cash flow is higher and more reliable and you can take advantage of the massive growth Atlanta is expected to see in the coming years and decades. 

I am looking into purchasing more properties, and want to have some kind of Holdings Co where the taxable income flows through so I can tax advantage of the corporate tax rate.2.

Hey all - I just noticed that the BiggerPockets Podcast is currently ranked #9 in all of the business category in iTunes!

The city apparently has a bunch of money allocated to assisting property owners with lead remediation and testing, so take advantage while you can!  

The host has to decide what their unfair advantage in the market is going to be (location, pool, hot tub, amazing view, high-speed network, great for families, close to everything, themed house, etc) and market to that.Mike