In a fund model the investor makes his money over time and the economics to the managers are in large part directly tied to the return we achieve for our investorsReduced management time / ability to be hands off – we would suggest that for most accredited investors, the amount of time it takes to properly understand and optimize the performance of the business, even if it can be achieved at all from a long distance and without becoming a specialist, is probably better spent on other activitiesBenefit from greater economies of scale than one can achieve with individual purchases – everything from materials purchasing, rehab crews, property management etc.Advantages on debt – specifically: Funds’ debt is non-recourse to investors whereas individuals’ debt is typically fully recourse to their other assets in a worst case scenarioFor many foreign investors debt leverage is not available at all or not on competitive terms, so this is a particular improvement for foreign investorsEnhanced exit scenarios, specifically becoming attractive as an institutional roll-up, with the better potential exit valuation that may drive vs. a one-by-one sale scenarioWe have bought and managed 2000+ homes in a range of markets for institutional investors in the past few years and so definitely bring best-in-class management experience to the venture.

Also it is always a total gut rehab down to the studs (even studs get replaced so its almost impossible to be surprised by any extra repairs (only surprises would be tied to outside factors like theft and fire etc...).

If you see her wearing new shoes or have a new purse then i'd start the paperwork like everyone else says.

So the buyer's agent or agent broker has to take initiatiive to go after such agents, many of whom are top producers and whose community ties run deep.

@Eduardo Chavez,Is there a tie between jobs and RE prices?

You don't want to put too much online until you get it tied down.  

We have ties to Wilmington, NC, including a real estate agent we trust, but is market is too hot right now to get into?

You can theoretically be holding while not present, and should not face any risk of losing ownership - unless you are a foreign diplomat based in the US, or you have some sort of personal ties to the government of your home nation. 

Multiple income streams is a great thing.Don't tie yourself to a spouse/SO who is a huge drain on your emotional energy or financial energy.

You want an agent that can shop several carriers for you and isn't tied to just one brand.