You need to align yourself with a broker who may charge you a nominal annual fee, I have seen $500 annually or a large house that is more interested in a large volume of agents vs. a smaller quantity of producing agents or help a CCIM or a broker part time so they need to sponsor you! 

Kimberly:We charge a nominal - $20.00 - application fee.  

I am saying, fork over the nominal fee to file it. 

Long term tenants are typically a little entitled yes, but no turnover cost are well worth the super nominal headache.

get a real estate license,  you have the time and the costs are nominal 

Lindekugel Are you making the case that you believe housing prices will go down in real terms or nominal terms (or both)?

From the wholesale/assignment deals that I have seen come through, wholesalers appear to be conduits, they just move the properties for a nominal fee, usually between $2500-$5000. 

I nominate J.

I really enjoy where I live now and plan to live here in retirement, but its the on a nominal basis, the 5th most expensive metro area in the country, and I live in an expensive part of that metro area.

Comparing 'like' homes via home sales is inaccurate, as homes prepped for sale are usually repaired to better condition for selling.Appraisal board members are appointed/nominated by the taxing entities, kind of a conflict if you ask me.