@Fernando Martin-GullansWon't comment about tax laws, but I recommend opening a dedicated checking account and debit card for all real estate-related expenses and income, to make bookkeeping easier.

There also seems to be a lot of bad blood between them.https://www.bostonrealestateinvestorsassociation.com/about-us/dont-be-fooled-by-other-groups-calling-themselves-boston-reia/https://bostonareia.com/which-boston-real-estate-investors-association-should-you-join/I'm hoping local investors can comment on their experiences with one or both, what led them in which direction, etc. 

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If only I had read your comment sooner haha.Super excited and nice to meet you man! 

This is because of the next language from USPAP, the Uniform Standards of the Professional Appraisal Practice, which all licensed appraisers performing mortgage appraisals must follow:Standards Rule 1-5When the value opinion to be developed is market value, an appraiser must, if such information is available tothe appraiser in the normal course of business:(a) analyze all agreements of sale, options, and listings of the subject property current as of the effectivedate of the appraisal; and(b) analyze all sales of the subject property that occurred within the three (3) years prior to the effective dateof the appraisal.Comment: See the Comments to Standards Rules 2-2(a)(viii) and 2-2(b)(viii) for corresponding reportingrequirements relating to the availability and relevance of information.USPAP requires the appraiser to "analyze" any current agreement of sale (a pending WB-11 for instance) during the development of the valuation (called the Appraisal in USPAP, different from the Appraisal Report).

I also really appreciate the comment on Realtors possibly not looking to continue to work after realizing the amount of money they will be getting isn't as high as they would like.. definitely something to keep in mind and be cautious about..

I appreciate your comments because previously there were some that may have considered an upfront discount an "amateur move". 

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Commercial, mobile homes, notes, I have no experience with (except building commercial and mixed-use) and thus no comment.

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