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Account Closed What happens to you if (when) the market crashes?
28 June 2018 | 26 replies
Some see that as a benefit, I see it as a disadvantage.  
Chris Howard Flips owned via Land Trust in a separate LLC from rentals?
29 June 2018 | 3 replies
So, there is one disadvantage besides asset protection. 
Jesse M. Advantages/disadvantages of buying on contract for deed?
6 July 2018 | 1 reply

Is it a bad idea to purchase a rental or a flip on contract for deed?What should I be aware concerning the contract itself?As a noob investor, is there anything else I should now about CFD?

John Keenan New Investor in the Massachusetts area
13 July 2018 | 12 replies
Certainly that's a safer approach for the buyer, but could easily put him at a disadvantage relative to more experienced flippers who can complete the due diligence quickly and make offers with few, if any, contingencies. 
Davit Shahverdyan Rental Property Question
6 September 2018 | 2 replies
Dear friends,Please give me suggestion.I am from Armenia and a lot of members of our society think that per day renting process has many disadvantages , because tenants can injure the apartment.Is it beneficial that rent the apartment and give it on airbnb for per day?
Caleb Dryden Should I put my rental (plan to sell) in an LLC to avoid C-gains?
11 September 2018 | 18 replies
However you'd be out the LLC filing fees in the latter situation, so the LLC would appear to be disadvantageous if viewed solely through the lens of income tax compliance.If you're looking to avoid tax I'd suggest you read up on a "like-kind exchange" aka a "1031 exchange". 
Rebecca Ramos As a RE Investor Is it beneficial for me to become a Realtor?
10 September 2018 | 2 replies
From your experiences, what are the advantages and disadvantages of being both an Investor and Realtor in the DC, MD, VA area?  
Rebecca Ramos As a RE Investor Is it beneficial for me to become a Realtor?
18 September 2018 | 4 replies
You are correct in stating that the disadvantages are often overlooked.  
Leanne Pressly HELOC, construction loan or use my cash for new build?
12 September 2018 | 5 replies
If not it might be worth looking into going to another bank or CU that does have a promotional first year rate to open a new HELOC with.Some other advantages or disadvantages of the HELOC could be that you wouldn't have a draw schedule or fund control requirement that you'd likely have with a construction loan, which can be laborious.
Alan Faitel 401k, looking for a lawyer to help set it up
20 September 2018 | 13 replies
In my opinion, this is a major disadvantage to setting up a Solo 401k with most custodians.