To me a big positive to real estate is the ability to use leverage.

@John Knappmann nearly any image editing software (Paint, Photoshop, GIMP, etc...) will have the ability to watermark photos for you.

I was thinking more about when I was talking to people who already know me, but also know I don't have experience in flipping or have the personal funds available to buy/fix and they might question my ability to pull off something I haven't done yet.

***I MEAN INCREASE ABILITY TO BORROW***I am still in school but on a good scholarship program.

Basically, it depends on your willingness and ability to accept risk.

Banks will have generally a 30 mile lending area requirement, that's why the have branches to extend their ability to do business.

Personal questions are made in qualification of the tenants ability to pay, contract and in keeping with the terms of the lease. :)

This way the seller is still on title technically, but by way of the operating agreement we have the ability, to rent/rehab etc.Any input would be appreciated!

You can require they have an income and the ability to pay.

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