Because then you know that you have a disadvantage to overcome.

Other than the obvious 30yr fixed vs 20-25yr adjustable, any advantages/disadvantages of going single vs multiple loan?

What are the disadvantages of buying on the mainland?

@Ed Park If one of you takes the mortgage, only that person can take advantages (and disadvantages) of REI.

If I am collecting those fees upfront, how do this benefit the end investor and or what disadvantages does the end buyer (note investing wanting a performing note)?

I know there are advantages and disadvantages. 

In most markets, bringing a buyers broker for a commercial property will put your client at a big disadvantage (unless your client plans to pay your commission). 

I would be grateful if I could hear about the advantages and disadvantages of your decision to scale up

Disadvantages are only a 10 year lock in our case, a slightly higher interest rate.On the deal I am working on right now we can get a rate of 5.125%, 20 percent down (that can come from our Private Money Investor) 25 year amortization with a 10 year lock on the rate and under 2K in closing costs. after year 10, the rate can go up only 1% a year and a max of 6%.Dan Dietz

I'm getting started this morning to seek all the options you guys listed- advantages and disadvantages.