It must be in writing, exercisable within a specific term, and either recite a price or a formula to compute a price.By contrast, a ROFR merely requires the owner, when and if he or she decides to sell, to first offer the property to the holder of the ROFR (i.e., the buyer) at the market price then prevailing.

@Jack LewisI can't compare or contrast as I only have 1 but I've been happy with pensco.  

We focus on our learning objective, our budget to accomplish that objective & then compare/contrast all the potential resources that fit within that budget.  

One of the first ways which is illustrated throughout this thread is the harsh contrast between the idealistic view of real estate that we imagine (and which is marketed heavily by unscrupulous gurus) and the reality of real estate.The first hurdle to get over on the path to success is to be able to push through and to oftentimes be your own (and only) cheerleader and to be okay with it.

http://www.bbb.org/sdoc/business-reviews/internet-auction-service/auction-com-in-irvine-ca-100108480compare to: http://www.yelp.com/biz/auction-irvine-2interesting contrast, no?

Water heater and furnace will probably not ever be an issue if new enough.In contrast, if you buy a duplex that is a much older building, you can have all sorts of deferred maintenance to worry about.

Doug Rose in contrast to what Brian Hoyt and others are saying, above, there are quite a few places in the world where you can buy a property clear and free with $25K - and are NOT warzones.

In contrast, if they default on both of you, advances on the account will quickly erode the cushion in equity and start eating away at your capital investment.

Nice work.PS I like the square planters, I just think they look a little too new and contrast-y right now.

I added Burlington mainly to contrast a smaller market against the long term price performance in terms of the Big 4.