., they're a Realtor) then they can be subject to discipline by the Maryland Real Estate Commission, and you can be compensated from the MREC Guarantee Fund.

Especially HOAs and $1100/month is a large chunk to have to compensate for in a rental.

The condo values have not fallen close to enough to compensate for the increased HOA costs but sellers are reluctant to discount appropriate for the HOA cost increases. 

This might include a higher interest rate to compensate for the added risk and ensure you have clear terms on how repayment will be handled.Getting back into lending can be exciting!

@Sylvia Kuang, you can only legally receive compensation for work as a property manage through your brokerage.

You are compensated for taking that risk by getting to pay less than retail for the property.  

One of the key changes includes prohibiting the disclosure of buyer's agent compensation through the MLS and requiring agents to enter into written representation agreements with buyers.These changes are set to go into effect sometime in August, and I’m curious about how other agents and investors are preparing for this shift.

I am currently seeking out professionals willing to consult each deal with me for certain agreed compensation.

They are also compensating the local government there to stimulate economy and make roads and what not better.

Luckily I do enough deals that it easily compensates for a loss once in a while.