Quote from @Chris Watkins: Hi Barbara!

I just don't like that there is not a tax advantage with stocks.I am in both as @Chris Seveney recommends. 

Hi Chris, I really think you make most of your money from the tax benefits and later appreciation that comes from real estate. 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: I agree - plenty of affordable housing but you are not going to find it in a major city or a very desirable area.

Quote from @Taylor Kendrick: Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Taylor Kendrick: Hi there,I came across a section on appurtenances in my RE course and wanted to explore a hypothetical.

Chris,Thank you for the response, that makes sense.

Quote from @Chris Watkins: Here are title cost numbers from my last deal in Lake Oswego ($625k sales price):Title agent fee: $1100Owner's title policy: $1425Recording fee: $350MERS: $25There may be transfer taxes depending on what county the property is in, as well.Chris Thank you !

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: few things if these are sold to homeowners were the dodd frank rules rigidly followed when you did these.if they are sold to investors then DF doe not come into play.while credit and such matters keep in mind note buyers will want a 12 to 20% or more annual return..

@Chris L.Thumbs up for catching your accountant's error! 

Quote from @Chris Seveney: Quote from @Rafael Ro: Hello all,I would really appreciate your insights here.I live in CA and have a family with 2 kids - we're not moving anywhere.