Things can happen too quickly in an area for a national company/system to adapt quickly to update those values.I personally don't see a big value of a national system - the benefit for persons that work on a national level is really quite limited.

I hope my experience as a remodeler, landlord and agent will benefit the group.

What types of services that a virtual assistant could provide would benefit real estate investors?

If he is not on the title, then he does not receive any tax benefits with the losses generated by the rental real estate operation.

BY dealing with the homeowner prior to the auction, you have the opportunity to short sale the property from the bank and offer the current owner, walking $ as well as the benefit of not having a "foreclosure" on their record.

The best way to analyze real estate cash flow is to complete an APOD (Annual Property Operating Data) worksheet, including all cash flows and tax implecations (taxing & depreciation/cost recovery) to determine the before and after tax ownership benefit (or loss).This is only the first step in analyzing a property's performance.

I want the benefits of real estate.

The party giving away ownership is the grantor (they are granting title) The party receiving ownership is the beneficiary (they are benefiting)I know others have different views on the protection (or lack there of) a land trust may or may not provide.

Yes, when I am dealing with a homeowner, I make sure to explain the benefit they would have by selling to me and to not receive a 1099.

I want to make sure I am getting the correct loan so that I can hold the property in the LLC so I can get the tax benefits and liability protection that comes with it.