Going private seems really expensive but easier, going with traditional is more complicated and more red tape.

I held the tape for the guy, It's a rowhouse with a ground extension, 2 boxes.

They're a pleasure to work with and remove most red tape. 

Depending on who your lender is and how good their underwriters are you could run into delays and red tape.

I assume being in a large city there is some red tape around this type of a project.

It was a load of fun to tape and I also learned a lot from Arthur Garcia.

But on a house I am closing on in the morning, I had to sign a disclosure with the agent stating that I understood (even though he was not affiliated with listing agent) that he represented and was being paid by the seller.That does not mean that agent is out to screw the buyer or is not helpful in explaining and cutting through the red-tape and hassles associated with buying RE.

I have watched TV, movies, listened to music, books on tape and then finally found podcasts.  

We have gotten great deals, but there is definite sweat equity through dealing with the red tape! 

(*The general consensus seems to be that an LLC gives you about the same liability protection as a corporation, but with less cost and red tape, and more tax options.)There are pros and cons of each, and everybody has their own opinion.