Commissions are merely written into the contracts now as opposed to being listed on the MLS. 

@Robin CastilloLLCs are useful for legal protection, but they require separate tax filing, typically cost several hundred dollars to create, and most non-commercial lenders will not lend to LLCs.Commercial lenders will lend to LLCs, but their interest rates are significantly higher and they require collateral that regular lenders don't.I would not create a LLC specifically due to the issues in getting a traditional mortgage it will likely cause.One potential route though, is to get a traditional mortgage in your name and then assume the loan after a 6mo "seasoning" period with your LLC.

Establish a solid reserve fund (3-6 months of rent) to cover unexpected expenses or vacancies, which are inevitable over time.Make sure you're well-versed in local landlord-tenant laws to avoid legal complications.

In areas with a lot of market activity, there will be more comps to choose from but please remember that CMAs also include active listing, under contract and expired data (not just sold data).Connecting with an agent who specializes in your area(s) of interest could be helpful here.We use 3 platforms, including our local MLS, to run CMAs.

My wife and I were under contract for a great house in Bella Vista last year and decided to pull out of the deal after the inspection.

Truth be told, your lender should have looked at the property up front to see that it is an illegal triplex zoned as a single family prior to you going under contract and told that you that it wouldn't qualify for conventional financing...

They can be all dangerous and some often carry legal risk.

These clauses should have exceptions for legal testimony and other things.

Newly contracted broker suggest I join the Greater Tampa Association (GTA).

Hello Stefan D sorry to hear you already did a contract with Home365.