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Account Closed Listing on MLS with a purchase contract.
29 January 2013 | 4 replies
Not sure about the legality of this in my area (not an attorney and no legal advice given or intended) BUT I know this is a violation of my MLS's rules.Know the rules and use them to your advantage and your opponent's disadvantage.
Lian Chavda WA State - Want to get my foot out on the wholesale process
23 April 2015 | 2 replies
You hop in your car, pick an area of town and write down addresses of homes that catch your eye (boarded up homes, dilapidated homes, high grass, notices on doors/windows etc)All in all, each strategy has its advantage and disadvantage
David Johansen LLC Question
17 August 2015 | 18 replies
A tax disadvantage of a LLC is that members are taxed on their distributed share of income even if they haven't taken the distribution.
Steven W. Solo 401k and Buying Property
3 March 2015 | 15 replies
He did point out some potential disadvantages of purchasing RE through this account--no mortgage interest write off, no depreciation, higher interest rates, larger down payment--that of course I wouldn't suffer if I bought properties in my own name (instead of the 401k account).That put a bit of a damper on the project, since it would be a lot easier for me to fund purchases with my IRA money (no limit on properties, no debt/income ratio issues, plenty of funds sitting around as someone who is 50 and has contributed regularly throughout the years).
Bruce Coleman Buy & Hold Real Estate Investor Considering Agent License
23 August 2015 | 3 replies
I am interested in obtaining my real estate license, and I was wondering if there were any disadvantages to doing so.I plan to purchase 3 homes over the next year or two in addition to selling 2 homes.I'm not interested in becoming a full time real estate agent. 
Ian Turner New RV/MH Park Deal: Seeking Feedback!
23 July 2015 | 1 reply
I don't know RV's but if everyone else offers all inclusive, you may be at a disadvantage if you want them to setup service themselves when the park down the street lets me pull in and hook up while your park makes me jump through 10 hoops. 
K F. Looking for Input on STR in Florida for 1031 Exchange
24 May 2021 | 18 replies
@Kirsten Fritze I'm actually from Destin, but now live in Fort Myers, so I can definitely provide some insight into advantages and disadvantages of both larger markets!
Ken Hicks whats your opinion on a housing bubble.
30 May 2006 | 13 replies
Also, a concern of mine is that previously disadvantage people took out many un-affordable home loans to keep up with the Jone's, and this will push up interest rates.
N/A N/A What type of loan (construction/personal/etc.)?
15 January 2007 | 3 replies
What are the advantages/disadvantages of each of these different types of loans?
Mario Fernandez is buying your first rental property out of state a good idea?
30 March 2023 | 35 replies
There is every advantage and no disadvantage to working with a good local investment team.If you’d like more detail on how to vet potential team members, DM me.Tenant SegmentAn investment property is only as good as the tenant who occupies it.