All and any comments , suggestions and or collaboration on this evolving Portfolio Analysis  sheet would be very welcome  .Again , my tool is just in the early stages , but feel can benefit many of us BP I would be glad to Share the template on Google Drive and Setup a Google Hangout for anyone interested in participating.Just post your contact info please .All the best Keith 

Ryan Ingram I believe it’s as follows: 1) cash flow 2) loan amortization 3) appreciation4) tax benefits

If you got into it 10 years ago when it was essentially a dump, you would be a very happy and rich REI.Rents are very high per square footage; if you buy a condo, you're buying it at a premium most likely.

With relation to economic changes - locksmiths around town are benefiting from a higher demand in safes.  

Buyers agreements benefit the agent, not so much the investor.

You the benefit of creating a new higher value because you rehabbed the property.

The impact is close to not measurable of home ownership.The average income families will benefit somewhat. 

It seems the only people that leave reviews are those that benefit in some way from the review or those that intend to cause damage to a company's reputation and have no other recourse than posting online.

Is there a benefit ( as it relates to credit score) to getting a commercial loan as guarantor vs. getting a residential loan as joint owners?

We're new investors, and I've been hearing about all of the benefits of getting my real estate license (mainly MLS access and the ability to make "investor-friendly" offers without annoying agents too much).Here's my question:If I do get my license, would I "need" to start working with a broker or company in order to gain access to the MLS?