The fact that it is increased ware and tare due to the "type" of people is largely a misconception similar to the fact that it destroys affordable housing which is another false claim.

We could devote an entire 7 page thread to misconceptions that are common with newer investors.

Jay has a good point, it's an NPN craze and it is purely driven by brokers marketing, guruized programs and misconceptions of great returns.

Yes, it is possible, to a degree but to do so you need to take into other considerations as to the local market, property condition, credit issues, qualifications of the borrower and ability to reduce the UPB, the term involved and issues of predatory dealing which is an issue in commercial lending as well as residential.Big misconception of money types and dealers is that if my deal is a "commercial" transaction, I'm free to do whatever as commercial is viewed as being between sophisticated parties.

@Collin Goodwin its a misconception that only a title transfer triggers the due on sale clause.

Misconception of those doing options think a seller can't sell to another buyer, they can subject to the option.

(Nothing wrong with that if it fits your model.)I think you may be under a slight misconception about cash offers.

"Passive" is a misconception, but they're really not a ton of work.Fix and flips create much larger paydays.

I would like to clear up a couple of misconceptions about what we do.

@Will Barnard One common misconception of parties to a transaction is that the agreement of price between the two parties creates market value.