The main drawback is that they take a premium on their service.

@Ray Brandhurst If you want to save the closing cost go for commercial loan but drawback will be short term financing because most of the lender offer arm product.

And what are the major drawbacks to investing in an apartment complex?

I have 3 years of post undergrad experience at an equities investment company, I recently finished my MBA from a top university and I am looking to become a commercial real estate broker in the Chicago area.I would love some advice on A.) breaking into the industry and B.) what are some of the benefits/drawbacks of different specializations.Any other advice that comes to mind would be greatly appreciated as well!

Some areas do get very high rents in comparison to their low purchase price but there are drawbacks. 

The 529 plan does come with some drawbacks.

Looking for a webinar or video to educate me on the benefits and drawbacks of carrying a note on my rental property for sale.

I'm going to do a mini-series over the next few weeks about the benefits and drawbacks of doing your investing virtually.This week we will discuss the main reason on why a lot of people choose to do deals virtuallyGEOGRAPHIC FREEDOM!

The drawback of course is that it's not as passive as long term rentals. 

The disadvantage is that you will not necessarily be able to reprice the rent as easily to market rates, so if you are in an appreciating area there could be drawbacks.