Not every lender can write mortgages in a way that support our transactions. 

As brokerages compete to recruit agents, "transaction fee's" become the outcome.

So, you're not "wrong" in thinking it's complicated.The tax code plays heavily into how certain transactions are categorized and there is some flexibility regarding what we can capitalize versus deduct.

They are pretty easy to do transactions with.

At the end of the day, the sellers looking to transact in creative finance transactions are normally the owners of real estate that cannot sell easily in an arms length transaction or are gouging  the buyer on price.

If you are cash poor, and can recoup cash from this transaction, it will give you some ammo for the next deal that is going to come in the next 12-18 months.If you were using the space, that would be different, but if you're looking to rent it out, and are stuck without a tenant, you become even more cash poorGood luckGino

The general reason (avoiding any personal thoughts on wholesaling as a business) is that when you have a license, any fee you get for transacting or assisting in real estate must go through your brokerage and they must take their percentage.

I need to file my return with the GA Department of State but can't figure out how to do it.

New to real estate with a few transactions under my belt.

You’ll also pay transaction fees disposing the asset, likely in the $40k+ range.I don’t think you have a clear-cut answer here, but you’ll need to rack up all the financial trade-offs to make an informed decision.