(IE: don’t take advantage of a person who is in need.)

The biggest advantage that you have as the property owner is that you have the ability to present information to the other parties about the property that they cannot ascertain on their own. 

Take advantage of the networking opportunities and best wishes to you.If you haven’t checked it out already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their awesome podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

Is your advantage being less expensive or is your advantage being higher value?

I am trying to understand the advantages of taking a loan over trying to find an investor.

This is a great place to learn and to meet people so take advantage of all the great resources.Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingLots of luck.

Take advantage of the networking opportunities and best wishes to you.The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

It seemed like the simplest way to get started in this area by taking advantage of an FHA loan, with a ready to go rental and a home that could benefit greatly from forced appreciation How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

The outside looks fantastic.My wife and I are almost ready to make an offer on a home in a historic business district and we think we're going to use the age as an advantage.

Take advantage of them!