It may be spelled out more simply in the RE statutes, but in the lead laws it says that if the state believes there's a "lead exposure hazard" for a child they can open an investigation that includes "issuing orders requiring the reduction of lead exposure hazards".

Also, a lot of those decisions will depend on your tax exposure and the state your property is in (and where you live).

There are higher down payment requirements and slightly higher rates, but is it still the ability to use leveraging in your IRA, which can be powerful.With an IRA, the use of debt-financing does create a small tax exposure through a tax known as UDFI. 

You already have a lot of "equity" exposure to real estate with your current investment portfolio.

Also hang around the forums and list to the podcasts to get great exposure to the various aspects of real estate investing.

Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (1) buyer and seller are typically motivated; (2) both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what he or she considers his or her own best interest; (3) a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (4) payment is made in terms of cash in U.

Tom, they exited the over $300K submarket here in DFW last year because that market has been in a shift, and they must not want the exposure. 

Since that first exposure, I have been reading up on everything I could find and plan to keep learning everything I can leading up to my first investment.

Imagine how professional the individual is that is willing to cheap out on marketing through hand written signs and his only exposure is on the corner of some intersection.  

They have the name recognition, but more of these companies are being purchased by larger travel websites and gaining quick exposure. long term to short term can be two completely separate beasts however the short term can pay off much quicker then the long term and give you the option to use the home when you want.