The distinction between tax tool vs tactic vs and strategy is too often blurred! 

I use white sheets from a particular company, and dark gray towels, so they are distinctive.  

Education is indeed a crucial aspect of real estate investing, and your detailed breakdown of different property classes and neighborhoods is a valuable guide for newcomers.Your emphasis on understanding the local market's dynamics and class distinctions is spot on.

However, I will make a distinction between finding an appreciating area and buying for cash flow.

My guess is that Brandon makes no distinction between "12% per year or an average of 12% over a full 30 year period".

I didn't see the distinction you were making as your statement only said "from a tax standpoint, go with the LLC as it will also save you filing costs and save you money."

A local real estate agent should be able to clarify the distinction for you.A transfer from the borrower to a new owner under the "Due On Transfer--Strict" deed of trust creates a default, unless the lender consents to the transfer.

I'm not knowledgeable enough to say that's right or wrong, but it is a distinct deviation from the very general 70% rule of thumb.

It gives it a very distinct ashtray smell and isn't easy to get rid of.Again, nothing wrong with the people.

Some have mentioned how REI has 4 distinct ways of generating a return in comparison to only in stocks or specifically trading like you are doing.