Agents for banks are charged with getting the highest possible price just like agents for any other homeowner.Not to take away from the incredible importance of a good buyer's agent, a simple reality that you'll have to get use to is that buyer agents are at a disadvantage when it comes to submitting offers; but this isn't a characteristic of just REO, it's all of real estate.

He twisted a disadvantage and made it a benefit.

Advantages/disadvantages?

If I do decide to sell property A after we move into remodeled property B, I am trying to understand the advantages/disadvantages of lender credits.

There are advantages and disadvantages as pointed out in several places, including this blog: Investors: Should You Get Your Real Estate License?

Our tax code encourages behavior that is detrimental to our country and it puts us at a disadvantage globally.

Now, that being said, first thought that comes to mind is if you are an "out of stater", that may be working to your disadvantage?

It's refreshing to find an online community where most of the (active)members are so passionate about the subject at hand, and more than that, openly willing to discuss, and lend a hand to people who are at a disadvantage due to being new in the business.So thank you.

I believe getting licensed can provide some nice advantages with very few disadvantages.

I'm sure you are aware of advantages/disadvantages of having a month to month vs longer term lease so I won't get into it.