I'd hate to see regulators ban installment deals because they are so widely abused by one side or the other, which is being considered in many places.

To say what most agents are charging in various markets is in violation of antitrust regulations.

But first I would threaten in writing via certified letter of my intentions allowing a reasonable time period (2 days) for reply then forward my complaints and documentation to each of the parties regulator commission along with the Attorney General of you peticular state.

I think the federal government needs to start coming down with stricter regulations for mortgage banks.

Loan fees and closing costs are strictly regulated by FHA and do not vary greatly from one lender to the next.

Hello, I am not familiar with Florida rules and regulations.

While you can gain access to the full MLS data only if (as far as I know) you are a licensed Realtor, you are then subject to the state's Real Estate Board regulations and are also required to pay MLS dues, Real Estate Board fees, and any association dues (Natl Assoc of Realtors, state Association, local Association) fees as well.

Also, I'm not a tax/legal guy either, but I first read this in a NOLO How to Start an LLC handbook, checked with my State Corporation Commission (who licenses LLCs in VA and MA) and they ok'd it and I've used it for four years, without problem so far.While I agree with allcash and biggerpo about intentionally violating the tax regulations, I like what you said about donating some of your profits to a charity.

The class education requirement for VA is 2 weeks, then you have to wait a couple of weeks for Dept of Pro O & Regulations (DPOR) to get your records inputted.

The frustrating part of 1031 exchanges is that there are many gray areas within Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 1.1031 of the Treasury Regulations and all of the related Revenue Rulings and Procedures.