Originally posted by David Morrow:...Again, I am curious why household income is relevant when purchasing a rental....David Morrow - Suze Orman does a segment called "Can I Afford It?"

If a buyer is willing to accept this, they should really be doing their homework to ensure that they know what they’re getting.Note: In my experience, the average person has no idea what the difference is between these two documents – but as an investor, this is a distinction that you should definitely be aware of.

I haven't done many sales to VA buyers (just because VA buyers make up a relatively small buying segment), so I don't know how VA underwriters do things.

Then there are others who suggest just going out to do it yourself, like the last segment of Podcast 25 with Mehran Kamari .

There is an introduction segment where you can stand up and introduce yourself and mention you are seeking an investor friendly agent in the Boston area.

Commissions are governed by at least one -- and often two -- contracts between two distinct parties and their representatives, and the only requirement is that all parties agree.If you wanted to make real estate commissions analogous to the Fair Tax, you'd need to define a fixed commission schedule for all agents involved with fixed determination of which party pays which percentage, all of which is non-negotiable among the parties involved.

They may not be as knowledgeable as you need.The real estate business is very complex, includes many segments, and is governed by many laws.

There is a chance a different segment of the industry is even more inviting to you than what you believe today.

I embrace this segment of cash flow as a largely untapped superior investment opportunity.I have not pursued spending time trying to develop ways to invest where there are known restrictions of ownership – in this case, renting the property.

A thin distinction to be sure, but apparently legal.