In other words, just build it into the sales price for the buyer to pay... net the same to the seller, only no disadvantage potentially to the listing/seller in extended market time.  

The downside, is even if I offer full price for the home, I can't offer to pay the 6b costs, so the most I can offer is the listing price less 3%.This puts me at an unfair disadvantage to acquire a HUD property, since other owner occupants can just offer the same price as me, and to pay the full closing costs and win the action, or just offer enough over me to make up for that difference.Do any of you know a way I can increase the appeal of my offer to a HUD broker by increasing Net-to-HUD (7.) by any other means under the GNND loan requirements? 

Every state has advantages and disadvantages, just start taking action.

I would be placing myself at a significant disadvantage if I did not do so, because in this market, people expect to be allowed to have pets when renting a SFR.  

I bought my first home at tax auction in july and after waiting for deed finally gave a ten day notice (this person was considered a squatter in my state) On Sept 7th and a 30 day (at the advice of an attorney) on Sept 17th when we served her the 30 day eviction she stated she found a place and will be out in a few weeks....i have never been inside the home so I am VERY nervous...after running numbers and realizing how much of a tax DISADVANTAGE flipping is I decided to start out buy and holding (renting it out).

Each has it's advantages and disadvantages.  

If you are coming in with financing and lower downs, you are at a competitive disadvantage to other investors.

Banks prefer cash over financing, and in many cases prefer owner occupants over investors...So, being an investor who is using financing is going to put you at a disadvantage, but it certainly doesn't take you out of the game.

I see the advantages of being a licensed agent and member of my local MLS outweigh the disadvantages of not.It changes what I can do and how I must disclose my status as an agent.

Having some background in finance, accounting, tax, and business law, I am aware of the textbook advantages and disadvantages that each offers and their subsequent financial statement impact, but as far as actual operating ease and efficiency what is the recommended entity for holding these real estate assets?