It seems both buyers and seller would benefit.

I could say I am just giving back because I have benefitted so much, etc., but the truth is that by engaging more, I benefit more.

One benefit of real estate is that you can get your hands on it and create operational savings/earn sweat equity.

It's not the degree that's (necessarily) the benefit, but the doors and telephones that the degree will open up.- Regarding "specialized degrees."

They do not mind spending more for control, for the long term benefits and other factors.

It's easy to figure out, once you understand that TX is OWNED AND OPERATED primarily for the benefit of SPECIAL INTERESTS.

Why give someone else the benefit?

Leverage used wisely is a benefit, leverage used irresponsibly is a huge negative.

I could very well do this type of business without a loan at first but the leverage with 10 or 20% down is so important that I would like to benefit from it.As far as my investments in France, don’t hesitate to ask questions, I will be happy to answer them.

Little hassle and you make a few buck - go for it.If the deal is messy, not likely to close, will tie up your funds then you need a bigger reward for the risk.Some folks work a year in a job for $30K plus benefits.