Is there any benefit to the author (or me) if I purchase through your web site?

(I am strongly considering a number of cities that are located in the states we're already in)I don't want to do it for the sake of doing it, but rather because there are tangible benefits.

@Victor Mondragon  You almost always have the option of taking a slightly higher rate and getting a lender credit to cover closing costs.Instead of paying points to get a lower rate, you get a higher rate and the lender essentially gives you the points.If you are being quoted 3.875% with no points, perhaps a rate of 4.125% will give you 1 point back as a credit. 

I am fine eating a few thousand up front to benefit in the long run, but will still need to sell my house for a profit (let's ignore whether or not I can get X dollars above what I paid just 6 months ago).

They essentially recycle their money over and over again.Ideally, they don't leave any of their own money in the deal.The key is getting properties at a discount, which usually is going to require paying cash.

SEO is essentially a bit time consuming but lower cost.

If I can refi into one loan I can essentially lower my mortgage payment by about $400.

Now there are some creative ways of benefiting from representing yourself.

Essentially, we invested $270k into this property and will (hopefully) see a profit of $19,200 for the year.

i'd borrow against the annuity and/or see what RE tax benefits are available and purchase an income producing assest, depending on your RE goals of course.