Direct access to MLS data, multiple solutions for sellers (off market cash deal or listing), ability to rep. yourself on your own deals (saving on commission), and of course, education & networking.Having a license costs $$$ though.

@Alaas Amour check with city building/rental dept to see if any outstanding permits.

You like to tell everyone that they can do anything (and P.S. check out the results of my students) and I tell everyone the truth.

I'm curious what he ended up doing, but I would definitely suggest checking out this episode of BiggerPockets Money that talked about this exact subject! 

Not much of a background check is done either on the transaction or on the borrower.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Quote from @David Pennington: I followed @Jay Hinrichs advice and checked with the county and they have no zoning regulations about drilling.

Your prior question was shold I use my W2 income to pay down (aka you mean what you have saved in your checking account?).

Some co-hosts are locals who will assist and drop off extra linens, do check ins, etc. 

Check to X and I would even tell them you would send them a prepaid envelope usps priority mail