Ultimately, we have to make new distinctions in our own lives and then it really doesn't matter what others are doing.

It relies on a false conception that somehow the investor who takes out the debt somehow loses more money when comparing two same transaction with a equity and debt distinction.

If a buyer is willing to accept this, they should really be doing their homework to ensure that they know what they’re getting.Note: In my experience, the average person has no idea what the difference is between these two documents – but as an investor, this is a distinction that you should definitely be aware of.

Commissions are governed by at least one -- and often two -- contracts between two distinct parties and their representatives, and the only requirement is that all parties agree.If you wanted to make real estate commissions analogous to the Fair Tax, you'd need to define a fixed commission schedule for all agents involved with fixed determination of which party pays which percentage, all of which is non-negotiable among the parties involved.

A thin distinction to be sure, but apparently legal.

I'm wondering if your concern is really about exterior finish but rather the horrible and depressing construction quality and lack of architectural distinctiveness in loads of CA houses.

The "land trust" has no special distinction in the Internal Revenue Code and would be a simple, complex, or grantor trust depending on the terms of the trust instrument.

J ScottThe distinction for a RE agent is fairly nuanced.

Code of ethics is when you are a REALTOR.I want to make the distinction so everyone understands.In many states you can have a brokers or agents license WITHOUT being a REALTOR.The states real estate commissions do not care about third party companies.Should everyone have Ethics??

Among investors, most tend to specialize - sfrs, duplexes, and apartment buildings are three distinct animals - they appeal to different types of tenants, and the tenants kinda control the maintenance, management, and vacancy expenses.